Today’s leaders are expected to be reachable at all times. Quick answers are seen as efficiency. But this assumption is deeply flawed. In The Friction Effect by Arnaldo (Arns) Jara, this cost is called friction. Direct Answer: What is the “availability tax”?
Most people operate under the impression that improved performance require grinding harder. Push yourself further. Get up earlier. Read another book. Enroll in another program. Force yourself to stay focused. On occasion these strategies work.
Generosity is often seen as a hallmark of leadership. And when used wisely, it strengthens relationships. But helpfulness can become a subtle liability. When every problem becomes your responsibility, your momentum begins to erode. This pattern is common among high