Fast Company Daily The most undervalued asset for a leader? It’s these 2 hours
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Jul 3, 2025 Discover why the first two hours of your workday are crucial for effective leadership. Morning routines can make or break decision-making abilities, as fatigue sets in later. Prioritizing high-impact tasks during this peak cognitive time can significantly enhance productivity. Learn how to reclaim your mornings and transform your leadership approach by focusing on essential decisions over distractions.
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Decision Fatigue Harms Leaders
- Our brain's decision-making capacity depletes as the day progresses.
- Leaders often lose almost a full day's worth of time weekly to email distractions.
Value of First Two Hours
- The first two work hours are when your brain is sharpest and most energetic.
- Most leaders waste this on low-impact tasks, diluting their cognitive potential.
Work Sharper, Not Just Smarter
- Working smarter is about efficiency, but working sharper respects your brain's natural rhythms.
- Aligning work with peak cognitive times boosts decision quality and creativity.