Leaders don't procrastinate

Leaders don't wait for later, for a better time or for a lighter work load to do what needs to be done. If it is something that is apparent it needs addressing or a change needs to take place, then a leader will tackle it now. Waiting for a more opportune time or when things slow down is not a good choice, it's procrastination or avoidance or laziness.



GE has owned NBC since 1986. We are in a down economy, there is a downturn in advertising revenue and a tight market to secure financing. GE is taking steps to shed the entertainment piece of its business because it believes it is a good business decision for the company. Maybe there would have been a better deal to be made had the leadership waited until the turnaround was stronger, say 2011.



As a leader, are you procrastinating about something that you should be doing? Strategic planning, adding sales staff, firing a poisonous manager, or improving your customer service. You know you need to do something and now is as good a time as any. Chances are the situation won't change until you change your mind about procrastinating and take action. Don't forget, leaders don't procrastinate.