They show up at your door. They catch you in the hallway. They slide into your office with that smile that says this will only take a second. Except it never does. That “got a minute?” turns into twenty, and suddenly your priorities are hijacked, your focus is shattered, and your day is no longer yours. You’re constantly in reaction mode, managing other people’s urgency instead of leading from clarity. Here’s the kicker—when you keep allowing it, you’re signaling availability without boundaries. You’re training people to see you as their personal problem-solver instead of the leader who drives the mission. That’s why the guilt creeps in every time you think about saying no. You don’t want to seem unhelpful. You don’t want to be the bad guy. So you take the hit, again and again, while your real work piles up. In this episode, I’ll show you how to shut down those drive-bys fast—with respect, without guilt, and in a way that actually earns you more trust. You’ll learn the exact language that keeps your focus intact and your authority strong, while still being the leader your team can count on. Because leadership isn’t about being constantly available. It’s about protecting the space that allows you to lead.
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