Busy, Capable, and Not Fully Present
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Busy, Capable, and Not Fully Present
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About this listen
Leadership doesn’t usually fail in obvious ways. More often, it drifts.
In this brief, solo episode, Jeff Miller, Partner at DoorTwo, shares a story from his executive coaching work that captures a familiar experience for many senior leaders, being busy, capable, and not fully present.
The CEO in the story wasn’t burned out or disengaged. Results were strong. Meetings were full. Decisions kept moving. And yet, something felt off. Jeff uses this moment to explore how leadership can slip onto autopilot through habit and efficiency, especially as responsibility and pace increase.
Grounded in behavioral science and decades of real-world work with executives, the episode introduces the idea of high altitude blindness and why autopilot often feels productive while quietly reducing awareness, feedback, and clarity.
You’ll hear a handful of simple, intentional interruptions leaders can use to regain presence without changing everything about how they work. Small pauses. Better questions. Moments of attention that change how leaders show up and how teams respond.
This is a shorter episode than our typical 30–40 minute conversations, a focused check-in and reminder. We’ll be back soon with our usual long-form discussions.