Not all “urgent” work is real
Jul 28, 2025 11:06 am
Hey
There’s this weird pattern that shows up on a lot of data teams.
Someone makes noise.
The team jumps in.
Fire drill mode activated.
It feels productive. Useful. Like we’re proving our value.
But if you’re always the one fixing things last minute, people stop asking for your input early on.
That’s the part no one says out loud.
And over time, it turns you into the go-to fixer instead of someone they trust with direction.
Yordan
PS: In The Data Leader’s Influence System, I help you shift from reactive to strategic without waiting for a promotion or title change.