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Issue 55: Most leadership problems aren’t time problems-they’re clarity problems

January 26, 20252 min read

Issue 55: Most leadership problems aren’t time problems-they’re clarity problems.

Most leadership problems aren’t time problems -they’re clarity problems.

-Asia

I was talking with a nursing leader recently who said:

"If I just had more time, I’d be able to lead my team better."

It’s something I hear constantly. And it makes sense-healthcare leadership is relentless, and every minute feels spoken for.


What’s foundational is understanding that it’s not about time - it’s about clarity.

Clarity about:

  • What actually moves the needle of success in your role.

  • Where your team truly needs you.

  • What’s worth your attention - and what isn’t.

Without clarity, leadership becomes reactive.

You’re stuck in constant firefighting, pulled into low-value tasks, and wondering why your calendar feels like quicksand.

When you finally have clarity:

  • You stop solving problems your team can solve.

  • You make decisions faster and with confidence.

  • You know what to say "yes" to - and what to protect yourself from.

If you’ve ever felt like every task somehow lands back on your plate, this one question might change everything:

“What’s one thing I’m doing that someone else on my team could handle just as well- or learn to?”

Every week, leaders I work with ask themselves this simple question - and the results are consistent:

more time, more focus, and less stress.

Without clarity, those hours keep slipping away - along with better decisions, focused leadership, and team connection. (Ouch!)

The bottom line? Time is a symptom and clarity is the cure.

This is one of the shifts leaders need to make.

It’s also one we guide them through - because leadership shouldn’t leave you feeling depleted and questioning whether you made the wrong career choice.

It should feel lighter.

It's time to take action.

You already know it’s time – time to stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with the confidence and clarity you’ve been missing.

Let's explore how working together can deliver immediate wins - starting THIS WEEK.

In your complimentary strategy session, we’ll:

  • Pinpoint the leadership challenges that are keeping you and your team stuck.

  • Identify clear, actionable opportunities for immediate improvement.

  • Map out a customized plan to move forward with focus and confidence.

You’ll leave our first session with a clear plan to lead your team and tackle your biggest challenges with ease and confidence.

This is your moment to step out of the chaos and into a leadership approach that actually works.

Click here to schedule your consultation.


Go out there and lead,


Asia

P.S. Over the next few issues, we'll explore the simple protocols you need to turn your leadership around and start leading instead of reacting.

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Asia Bribiesca-Hedin

Asia Bribiesca-Hedin, MBA, MPA, CPC, CPCC, Principal Coach and CEO of Bridgewell LLC Professional Services

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