Early in your career, doing many things at once feels like progress. You say yes to everything, context switch constantly, and measure impact by how busy you are.
At senior levels, that approach breaks.
The scope increases. Decisions get heavier. The cost of distraction becomes real.
You still handle multiple responsibilities, but you cannot work on all of them at the same time. The skill shifts from execution speed to intentional focus.
Prioritization is not about ignoring work. It is about sequencing it correctly.
One problem at a time. One decision with full attention. One outcome owned end-to-end.
This is not something frameworks fully teach. It develops through experience, mistakes, and reflection. You learn when to zoom in deeply and when to step back and align.
Focus becomes a leadership skill, not a productivity trick.
The real growth moment is when you stop trying to do everything and start choosing what deserves your best thinking.