Warren Buffett says really successful people say no to almost everything. Most leaders miss the point of his famous quote

Most leaders are pretty good at adding things. There’s always room for another initiative, another “important” meeting, or some new process or tech that’s supposed to make everyone’s life easier. Before long, the organization is carrying far more than anyone intended, and very little ever gets taken off the table. Sound familiar? Leaders aren’t nearly as good at subtraction. That’s why one of Warren Buffett’s most famous observations still deserves attention, although perhaps for a reason...