The ‘work smarter not harder’ image is one of leadership’s most misleading stories. This article unpacks why the celebrated ball roller is actually a cautionary tale, what genuine smarter working demands of leaders, and how vanity productivity quietly corrupts organisational culture. Practical questions included for leaders and coaches.
The Celebrated Productivity Image That Is…
The ‘work smarter not harder’ image is one of leadership’s most misleading stories. This article unpacks why the celebrated ball roller is actually a cautionary tale, what genuine smarter working demands of leaders, and how vanity productivity quietly corrupts organisational culture. Practical questions included for leaders and coaches.