Sounds simple, but it can be pretty easy to lose track of this as a leader.

Particularly as you become more senior, your team and responsibilities grow, and it's not possible for you to be so involved in every part of the business.

Plus you'll have a whole load of people managing upwards and protecting you from all the 'stuff' that is happening.

Staying connected doesn't happen by accident. You'll need to be intentional in your actions and set the tone for others.

How to stay connected as a leader

• actively listen

• beware the echo chamber

• spend time with your staff & customers

• experience your business as others do

• understand what is important to others

• align your words and actions

• act with integrity

• be yourself

Which of these are you going to work on first?