Many leaders waste 500 hours annually by avoiding Uncomfortable Work, such as saying yes, hiding a weakness and avoiding difficult conversations. These behaviors hinder innovation, efficiency, collaboration and talent development, leading to silos and office politics that cause stress and a sense of inadequacy. To break free from these leadership addictions and become a better leader, you can adopt Michael's Addictive Leadership System, which revolves around three life-saving principles that help you realign priorities, unlock your potential and refresh your leadership approach.