What if there was one thing that you could do right now to immediately improve your ability to lead your household, work team or organization? What if I told you it would improve your current health and wellbeing; that it would help you be a better parent, employee and leader?
Well, according to a 2016 article in Harvard Business Review, there is a direct correlation with success and the amount of sleep we get. It’s no surprise, right? Sleep is highly coveted, but it often eludes many of us busy parents and professionals. It is estimated that nearly half of all Americans are getting less than the recommended amount of nightly shut-eye.
So how much sleep do we actually need? And how much are we really getting?
The Science Behind Good Sleep and Its Role in Success
Personal needs vary, but most medical experts claim we need between 7-9 hours of sleep a day as adults (children and teens need more).
The research further shows that the behavior most associated with high-functioning leadership includes (And mamas listen up, as you are, without a doubt, utilizing all of the following. I know you’re tired; stay with me):
