In our experience, it’s generally one or the other. You can improve yourself or the people around you, but it’s difficult to do both at the same time. We advise being intentional about this distinction and doing the work on you away from the office. Yes, take that vacation (please!) and after-hours management course. Hit the Appalachian Trail and read a great leadership book.** Then get back to the business of leading whenever you come back to work again.
