Balancing doing and leading in management roles.
3 Feb 2026 · 1 min
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In this video, Ben Morton explains a common pitfall for new leaders: they crank the "doing" and "managing" dials to the maximum while leaving the "leading" dial barely turned. This imbalance stems from the fact that doing the work that built their reputation and comfort zone feels natural and rewarding, whereas managing involves KPIs, dashboards, and deadlines that feel like obligations. Morton argues that this over‑focus on execution and measurement can crowd out essential leadership activities that develop and inspire teams, setting the stage for the rest of the talk where he will suggest ways to rebalance attention toward true leadership.
