You’re Running Around Trying to Lead… But No One’s Following
- Bilquis Ali
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
You’re running around trying to lead your team… but your team can’t even follow because there are no systems in place.
Can you relate to this?
It’s what I hear from nearly every Director of Nursing I encounter:
"I just don’t know what to do.”
“My staff needs me all day long.”
“I can’t get my work done because everyone is always at my door.”
You show up for your team, every day, without fail — but here’s the truth:
Showing up for everyone at all times isn’t leadership. It’s burnout.
You feel guilty for shutting your door to focus on your tasks. You think saying "no" means you’re not a team player.
You believe if you’re unavailable, something might fall apart.
But what’s really happening is this:
👉🏾 You’re lacking boundaries, not compassion.
👉🏾 You’re missing systems, not dedication.
And without clear systems in place, your leadership becomes reactive instead of proactive.
💡 Here’s what I want you to remember:
Your role is to lead, not to be everywhere at once. And leadership requires structure.
When you put systems in place, and you do the right things every day —
✔️ Plan✔️ Execute✔️ Repeat
Your days become more manageable. The unexpected becomes tolerable. Your team starts to operate without needing you every 5 minutes. And you get to breathe, lead, and actually finish your work.
🔥 Ready to stop leading in chaos?
I created the DON Leadership Printable Bundle to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
It includes:
✅ The DON Planner
✅ Follow Through Workbook
✅ DON Strong Task Notebook
✅ RN Supervisor Notebook
📥 100% Printable. Instant download. Practical and powerful. This is how you stop surviving shift to shift — and start leading with intention.
👉🏾 Grab your bundle now for just $77📞 Or book a coaching call if you need hands-on help.
Because systems don’t replace leadership. They support it.
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