The Leader Who Thought He Was Present

How unconscious choices destroy what we claim to protect

He was protecting his personal time. Family time. At least, that's what he told himself.

This senior executive had clear boundaries. Work ended at a reasonable hour. Weekends were for family. He was deliberate about being present for his wife and children

There was just one problem: He wasn't actually present.

Every morning between 6:30 and 8:00 AM, while …