In order to become more strategic and more effective, leaders should aim for more think time. But making it happen is hard. So we need to find more time for thinking, versus just tactically working.  Because if you don't have enough thinking time, you end up with your head in the day to day problems, which leads to short term, urgent issues being resolved, but the longer-term important things not getting any attention.  We discuss six things you should consider to ensure you can optimise your think time.     ----- * Do you love The Growth Whisperers and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. * Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! * Follow us on Twitter @Evolution_Perth and @lawrenceandco1 Learn more about building enduring great companies. -----   ----- Links: *https://evolutionpartners.com.au/ *https://lawrenceandco.com/ ----- Additional episodes you might enjoy: # 50 Jim Collins Flywheel Concept: How to build unstoppable momentum in your company # 16 Jim Collins # 84 The 7 common strategy mistakes from Michael Porter # 43 The top 7 best practices for weekly meetings  # 69 What is a Topgrading virtual bench and why you need one # 88 The hidden cost of not having a team of all A-Players # 96 The three main barriers to consistent growth # 83 Why strategy should focus on producing more profit - not market share