The Pareto Principle for Modern Leaders
Just yesterday, I was all set for my day, feeling exceptionally energized and ready to focus. And then it happened—I received a notification on my phone about local wildfires. Living where I do, this is a common alert. What followed is something I’ve battled for years. That one alert led me down a rabbit hole of online news, noise, and distractions. It took about 60 minutes to regain my focus and purpose.
I’m reconnecting to the Pareto Principle.
Years ago, I discovered a powerful tool for focus and productivity: The Pareto Principle. Let’s revisit it to prioritize high-value work and relationships.
The Pareto Principle teaches us that 20% of your priorities will give you 80% of your production.
As modern leaders, understanding and applying the Pareto Principle is crucial for overseeing people and generating impactful results. For example, 20% of the people in an organization are typically responsible for 80% of the company’s success.
By leveraging our 20% high-value work and relationships, we can achieve 80% of our desired results. Focusing on what truly matters allows us to lead with greater impact and efficiency, creating a more productive and fulfilling work environment for ourselves and our teams.
Embrace the Pareto Principle and transform the way you lead. The results will speak for themselves.
Here’s to succeeding with your 20% best!
–Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.
A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
