September 30th, 2024 | Read Online​

Escaping the 24/7 Work Cycle.

Jennifer recently approached me, overwhelmed by her workload. Her startup was consuming her life, leaving her feeling defeated...

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Jennifer was overwhelmed by her workload. Her startup was consuming her life, leaving her feeling defeated.
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She wanted to manage her time better, disconnect fully, and enhance her team relationships.
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Here's how we transformed her situation over a few sessions:
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- Align Time with Energy: We matched her tasks with her peak energy periods and improved team communication.
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- Define Roles Clearly: We set clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
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- Empower Decision-Making: We created a decision tree to help engineers solve problems independently, such as managing specific customer support issues.
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- Involve the Team: Developed a system for discussing significant company challenges and opportunities, ensuring everyone's input and commitment.
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- Strengthen Team Culture: Introduced rituals and activities that enhance team bonding and communication.
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Outcome:
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- Shifted from 80% reactive tasks to 80% proactive tasks.
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- Kept senior engineers on board despite economic challenges.
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- Significantly improved system speed and reliability by reducing emergency issues.
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Startups naturally tend toward chaos, leading to a cycle of constant reactions that can feel like a trap.

To break free and become proactive, consider these steps:
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- Systemize: For each task, decide whether to automate, delegate, or eliminate.
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- Step Back: Move from being the hardest worker to the one who oversees and improves the system.
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- Invest in Your Team: Effective teamwork is mutually beneficial, enhancing productivity and satisfaction.
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By adopting a systematic approach and focusing on team engagement, startups can move away from constant firefighting and toward a more intentional and effective operation.
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And, of course - if you need help, just DM me.

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All my best,

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Peter

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PS: Whenever you're ready, here are two ways I can help you:​
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1. Explore the Whole Human Approach: Discover how my holistic framework can help you achieve clarity, enhance leadership, and improve relationships.
2. 1:1 Leadership Development: Unlock your potential with personalized coaching to overcome overwhelm and improve work-life balance.

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Peter Sorgenfrei

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