Meetings that run over, routine decisions sent back to you and constant requests for approval can crowd out the work only you can do. This practical leadership ebook helps middle managers find a route to four more hours of focused work each week, while keeping their teams able to get the guidance they need. The approach balances care for your team with progress towards the mission, drawing on the leadership perspective of The Dichotomy of Leadership. Start by auditing last week’s interruptions, then decide what you should own, set two focus blocks and use clear urgency criteria to handle requests. Finally, count the hours recovered so you can see whether your changes are making room for focused work. Use the ideas to create a more deliberate pattern of access and ownership, rather than simply making yourself harder to reach. Download the ebook and put its practical steps to work in your own week.