Think Better by Doing Less

In STEM leadership, doing more is often seen as a badge of honor. More meetings. More spreadsheets. More 11 PM emails.

But here’s the problem: Constant motion can kill clear thinking.

Innovation doesn’t happen in 15-minute calendar blocks stacked end to end. Strategic ideas don’t surface when your brain is a browser with 42 tabs open.

The truth? You think better when you do less.

That doesn’t mean slacking off. It means creating space - for focus, for reflection, for the kind of deep work that actually moves the needle.

Want to lead smarter? Try these:

🧠 Schedule thinking time. Literally. Block an hour a week just to reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and what you’re missing.

✂️ Cut clutter. If it doesn’t align with goals, delegate it, automate it, or let it go. Noise is not progress.

🚪 Step away. Go outside. Take a walk. Research shows walking improves creative thinking by up to 60%.

🛑 Pause before reacting. Urgency culture trains us to respond instantly. Leaders know the power of the well-timed pause.

Less reactive work = more intentional leadership. It’s how you go from firefighting to foresight.

Coaching gives STEM leaders the tools to stop spinning and start steering. If you're ready to lead with clarity instead of chaos, coaching helps you make that shift - without guilt, burnout, or losing momentum.