CIO OPINION balanced view of leaders ’ ethical fitness alongside their mental and physical fitness .
In a survey by Babble , 80 % of the UK ’ s SME leaders said that dedicating time to each of the three pillars makes them a better leader . And , today ’ s leaders want to go further , with 76 % saying they want to dedicate more time to promoting mental , physical and ethical fitness .
Implementing this framework becomes even more important as technology continues to evolve . The sheer pace and scale of innovation in the technologies that organisations increasingly rely on are creating questions on how British CIOs , CTOs and companies can manage their ethical , physical and mental fitness . In particular , ‘ always on ’ collaboration and messaging tools that blur the line between work and home . Leaders must remain agile and grapple with forthcoming opportunities and ethical questions that arise from advancements in AI , ranging from biases within AI to the wider conversations around AI stealing jobs .
The Fit to Lead framework can support business leaders in navigating these challenges .
Always-on technology and three-pillar fitness
The relentless march of ‘ always-on ’ technology , where systems run 24 / 7 , is a double-edged sword .
While it keeps businesses humming , it can foster an ‘ always-on ’ mentality for leaders too . This pressure intensifies with the rise of remote working practices , further blurring the lines between work and personal life .
Here ’ s where prioritising physical and mental fitness becomes crucial . As technology constantly beckons , carving out time for exercise and healthy habits promoting mental fitness and wellbeing becomes a vital act of self-care . A leader fuelled by a strong body and mind is better equipped to make sound decisions , manage stress and inspire teams . They will be more resilient against the constant pull of technology and ultimately , more effective in this demanding environment .
Babble ’ s research paints a mixed picture on how long leaders spend on nurturing their physical , ethical and mental fitness . Tech leaders spend more time than any other C-suite role on the three fitness pillars at an average of 115 minutes per week . Whereas chief executives spend an average of 97 minutes per week across the three pillars .
Leaders who prioritise well-being are demonstrably more effective .
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