Leadership In Chaos

Author: Ian McClean

Concise lessons in leadership in a world of chaos. Hosted by Ian McClean, leadership expert and founder of Flow Group and GreenLine Conversations. 
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Ep 76: Leadership Manifesto: Principle #19 - Schedule What’s Important
Episode 76
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

This episode marks a return.After a pause to reset and refocus, Leadership In Chaos is back.The upcoming episodes are grounded in the Leadership Manifesto. A set of principles for leading and managing in a world that rarely sits still.In this episode, we explore Principle #19: Schedule What’s Important.It sounds simple. But it’s one of the most consistently violated principles in leadership.Because the reality is this:The urgent shouts.The important whispers.Deadlines, emails, notifications and crises demand immediate attention. Meanwhile, the things that truly move the dial, thinking, strategy, relationships, development, are quietly pushed aside.And over time, what was once important becomes urgent.In this episode, Ian explores: Why leaders get trapped in cycles of reaction and firefighting The hidden cost of busyness and mistaking activity for productivity The difference between managing symptoms and addressing root causes Why knowing what matters isn’t the problem, but doing something about it is A practical way to move from intention to action by linking priorities to time This is a timely reflection for leaders navigating complexity, distraction and constant demand.If leadership is about results through other people, then how you spend your time is not just personal, it’s cultural.Connect & Continue the Conversation:If this episode resonates, connect with Ian on LinkedIn or visit: 🌐 https://flowukandireland.comDownload the full manifesto here:https://flowukandireland.com/leadership-manifesto/Support the show