Trying to improve in too many areas simultaneously is the fastest path to nowhere. In this thought-provoking episode, Russ Hill tackles the widespread problem of focus dilution that plagues both organizations and individuals.

Drawing from his extensive experience coaching executive teams at major companies, Russ reveals how well-intentioned HR departments and leaders often sabotage progress by overwhelming their teams with too many priorities, resources, and development initiatives. He vividly describes the "whack-a-mole" approach that leaves people paralyzed by good intentions rather than empowered to make meaningful improvements.

Through personal anecdotes and organizational examples, Russ demonstrates how narrowing your focus to just 2-3 priorities creates the conditions for actual movement. Whether it's in your personal development journey (where trying to improve your fitness, relationships, spiritual life, and professional skills simultaneously leads nowhere) or in your leadership approach (where bombarding your team with constant new initiatives prevents any from taking root), the principle remains the same: less truly is more.

The episode offers a refreshing counterpoint to our culture's tendency toward information overload. Russ shares how a former boss challenged his habit of constantly reading new leadership books, suggesting instead that he read one book multiple times and fully implement its insights. This approach—studying fewer resources more deeply—creates sustainable change in a way that constant consumption never can.

Ready to break free from the paralysis of too many priorities? Listen now to discover how focusing on less can help you and your organization achieve more. Share this episode with colleagues who might be struggling with initiative overload in their organizations, and start creating real movement today by narrowing your focus.

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The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!