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The Leader's Balance Check

Your actions speak louder than words. How well do you model the rhythm of renewal - pressing for performance and pausing for renewal? How actively do you encourage a healthy work-life balance environment in your team and in your workplace?

Rate your current performance for each item on a scale from: 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Consistently).

I set a healthy example by tending to my own issues of balance.

I take regular workday breaks to reconnect and recharge.

I use my vacation days and encourage others to do the same.

I schedule events and work commitments in ways that support healthy self care for all.

I continuously reinforce and clarify our corporate goals and priorities.

I actively identify streamlining opportunities and low-level priorities.

I protect our team from unrealistic expectations and negotiate appropriate resources.

I provide learning challenges to stretch and build capacity in colleagues and our team.

I remain current with the status of the workloads of those on my team.

I stay alert for news of personal challenges in the lives of my team members that may impact their life at work.

I invite conversations about conflicting priorities and work-life balance conflicts.

I harvest the learning from daily successes and failures and encourage others to do the same.

I create opportunities for our team to reflect and regroup on a regular basis.

I regularly pause to encourage my colleagues by expressing appreciation for their efforts.

I assure we take the time to celebrate our team accomplishments.

Scoring Key:

15 - 35: Poor. Lots of room for improvement. You are at risk of burning out yourself and your team. Take a close look at your own behaviors and beliefs relative to work life balance and renewal. Ask for feedback from colleagues on the impact of your style. Search out opportunities to develop stronger leadership skills in this area.

36 - 55: Good. You are generally aware of the value of balance and renewal. You have already adopted many sound practices. Look for ways to enhance your awareness about these issues; and stay alert for new information and approaches. Ask colleagues and employees for their suggestions about workplace practice enhancements.

56 - 75: Great. You have a sound grasp on the principles of renewal and balance as it plays out in the workplace. Keep doing what you are doing. Continue to refine your practices. Look for opportunities to coach and mentor others in this area.

Looking for more ways to improve the balance of performance and renewal in your organization? Explore out the Programs area of the Pauseworks site.

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