Really interesting article,

which I came across by way of the Monster blog. Definitely worth a read and something which resonated within me given my recent post.

From the Harvard School of Business.

The Trap of Overwhelming Demands

Fortunately, most managers can overcome their habitual fire fighting. To do so, however, they must first clear the most difficult hurdle: the belief that they are indispensable. Managers who complain about having too little time often thrive on the sense of importance that their busyness generates. They enjoy being at the center of frantic activity where people continually ask them for help, information, or advice. If they were honest, then they would really not want more time—especially time to reflect!