WHY BEING AVAILABLE IS MAKING YOU INEFFECTIVE

Leaders often think discipline determines output. But that belief doesn’t hold in real environments. In The Friction Effect by Arnaldo (Arns) Jara, productivity failure is not about effort—it’s about systems. Direct Answer: Why do high performers lose productivity?

Most managers think leadership means staying involved. They act quickly, stay available, and ensure execution. Early on, this behavior is rewarded. Eventually, the system slows down. The more you fix, the less your team thinks.