Shawn Nutley discusses why sleep is so important for anyone and everyone in a leadership position.

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Why Sleep Is Vital For Every Leader
by shawnnutley | Jul 10, 2021 | Blog, business, entrepreneurship, Leadership, Shawn
Nutley
Having better sleep is associated with great health and admirable leadership. Lack of
enough sleep is detrimental to our health. It is a culprit to several health issues such as
heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. People should know that taking sleeping pills can
never lead to good sleep.
Relationship Between Sleep and Leadership
Leaders’ sleep deprivation is costly to an organization. A leader who rarely gets enough
sleep doesn’t have a strong results orientation. This is because sleep deprivation reduces
one’s concentration levels. Additionally, lack of enough sleep can affect a leader’s ability to
solve problems. When a leader is fatigued due to lack of enough sleep, their creativity is
impaired making it hard for them to solve complex problems.
While research has demonstrated how sleep deprivation affects each leadership skill, the
common denominator is that when we lack better sleep, the brain’s part associated with
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leadership behavior is incapable of functioning effectively.
According to neuroscientists, the prefrontal cortex cannot cope with inadequate sleep. A
sleep-deprived leader can negatively impact the emotions and behaviors of their teams.
Some leaders tend to boast how they only sleep for four hours a day to meet deadlines.
When employees hear such cues, they also tend to adjust their sleeping patterns- perhaps
to succeed in their careers as well. Leaders don’t know that when they encourage poor
sleep, the employee’s productivity will reduce drastically.
Besides, a leader’s devaluation of sleep can make leaders behave less ethically. Due to the
mentioned negative impacts of sleep, influential leaders are beginning to track their sleep
through electronic trackers or diaries. However, reputable sources have it that sleep
trackers have not gone through rigorous validation.
For example, multiple phone apps make unverified claims that they can track and tell your
current sleep stage. There are several factors to consider when determining whether you
are getting quality sleep. For instance, being in bed for the recommended hours doesn’t
mean you are getting enough sleep. Someone might be in bed for seven hours, but they
only get five hours of sleep.
It is imperative to note that sleep disorders are diagnosable. People suffering from
insomnia and sleep apnea should consider seeing a physician.
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