Here’s the warning sign most founders ignore:
You’re too busy to think.
Packed calendars, endless meetings, and constant team demands might feel productive, but they quietly kill leadership. Because when there’s no space to think, there’s no space to lead.
The best leaders understand that strategy requires stillness. Perspective comes from distance, not activity. And the busier you are, the less clearly you see.
This episode breaks down why “too busy” is the silent killer of long-term success and how to fix it. You’ll learn a simple discipline: block two hours per week for deep, uninterrupted work. No meetings. No Slack. No decisions. Just thinking, designing, and reviewing where you’re going.
You’ll also discover how to use the CEO Time Audit to identify what’s stealing your strategic focus and how to cut it.
The goal isn’t to work more.
It’s to think better.
Because when your mind has margin, your business has direction.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Thinking Time
00:07 Strategic Work: Blocking Time for Success
Links:
Website: https://www.marcogrueter.com/