Commentary
This article will resonate with leaders at all levels. The pressures to “be on” can often become overwhelming and signal the need to adjust. Part of being a leader is fielding requests from employees that never abate. The authors approach the topic from an unmet needs and triggers perspective, then identify four core longings beneath every leadership request.
Source: Harvard Business Review, April 10, 2026. Link.
When the needs of others start to feel intrusive, demanding, or irritating, it’s time to look inward, as these requests—and how you respond to them—carry data about what your people are longing for and about how your leadership behaves under pressure.”
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