Are You a Slack Policeman or a Problem Solver?
About twenty years ago, I watched traffic police officers managing intersections, tirelessly waving vehicles along, keeping chaos at bay. What I didn’t realize back then was how closely this image would resemble the daily lives of many modern entrepreneurs and leaders today.
The Traffic Policeman’s Dilemma
Here’s what a traffic officer deals with every day:
- He must appear constantly busy. If he stops even for a moment, everything falls apart.
- No matter how much traffic he manages, it never ends — there’s always more.
- He doesn’t get to fix the root issue. He can’t install traffic lights — that’s someone else’s responsibility. His job is simply to cope.
Sound familiar?
The Modern Business Equivalent
In the digital workplace, many leaders behave exactly like traffic cops. We check Slack or WhatsApp every few minutes. We obsessively respond to emails. We jump into every thread, every update, every task — because we think the system will collapse if we don’t.
But being busy is not the same as being effective. Constant responsiveness isn’t leadership — it’s reactivity.
You’re Not Paid to Stay Busy — You’re Paid to Solve Problems
The role of a founder or a business leader isn’t to manage digital traffic. It’s to step back, design better systems, and address root causes. You’re not here to just keep things moving — you’re here to move the business forward.
Let’s stop acting like we’re stuck at an intersection.
It’s time to step out of the chaos and lead with intention.
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