"We find that leaders can help their employees to have fuller and happier lives-while also driving results at work-by being "boundary bouncers." What's a boundary bouncer? Think of an exclusive club with a velvet rope and a big, intimidating bouncer guarding it. In this scenario, only VIPs get in and everyone else is denied entry. Boundary bouncers treat their employees' non-negotiables in life (i.e., spending time with friends and family, being present for their children's sporting events or hobbies, being physically active) as sacred."
"Do the boundaries between your work and life tend to run together? Do you find yourself being interrupted with life tasks while you're trying to work? Or being pinged by work colleagues while you are engaging in life activities? You're not alone. Due to an "always on" culture where smartphones allow employees to be constantly reachable and expectations that employees should prioritize work over life, the boundaries between work and life have never been blurrier."
Employees need clear boundaries between work and life to perform at their best and avoid burnout. Ubiquitous smartphones and workplace expectations that favor constant availability have blurred those boundaries and increased interruptions. Leaders can act as boundary bouncers by honoring employees' non-negotiable commitments—such as family time, children's events, and physical activity—and by structuring schedules and assignments to prevent work from intruding. Boundary bouncers allow work interruptions only when genuinely exceptional and model boundary-respecting behaviors. When leaders protect time for disconnection and recovery, employees deliver better results and face lower burnout risk, creating healthier and more sustainable workplaces.
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