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Why CEOs should regularly reassess their performance | Here are tips for managing your time better | 4 areas where strategic planning still matters Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( May 10, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [Why CEOs should regularly reassess their performance]( CEOs need to occasionally step back, review what they're working on and be honest about whether the path they're on is the right one for them and the organization, writes Adam Bryant. "Being able to assess your own work accurately is particularly important in this era of relentless disruption, given that simply maintaining the status quo is a surefire strategy for falling behind," Grant writes. 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