20% of your actions drive 80% of your outcomes.
The smartest leaders understand this
and leverage it to maximize their impact.
The 80/20 rule isn’t just about efficiency.
It’s about zeroing in on what truly matters.
Here are 10 ways smart leaders apply this principle:
1. Talent Development
↳ Invest deeply in your top performers
↳ Their growth elevates the entire team
2. Smart Hiring
↳ Prioritize candidates who align with your culture
↳ Look for those who will create lasting value
3. Culture Building
↳ Focus on a few actions that drive engagement
↳ Create an environment where everyone thrives
4. Decision-Making
↳ Channel your energy into decisions that shape the future
↳ Let go of minor choices that don’t require your input
5. Removing Bottlenecks
↳ Identify the key issues holding progress back
↳ Solving these opens the door to exponential gains
6. Better Meetings
↳ Retain only the meetings that lead to real outcomes
↳ Ensure every minute delivers value
7. Effective Delegation
↳ Pass on tasks others can handle
↳ Reserve your focus for strategic initiatives
8. Client Relationships
↳ Cultivate the connections that fuel growth
↳ Build partnerships that stand the test of time
9. Problem-Solving
↳ Address the root causes behind recurring challenges
↳ Identify and resolve the issues that truly matter
10. Team Focus
↳ Align your team on high-impact goals
↳ Direct their energy where it counts most
Here’s the secret many leaders miss:
It’s not about working harder.
It’s about working smarter — on the right things.
Start today.
Find your 20%.
Watch your results multiply.
Kenrick Vaz 