The Leverage Quadrant System

Map Every Task Into One of Four Quadrants:

Quadrant 1: High Leverage, High Skill (DO THESE)

Activities only you can do that multiply results

• Examples: Strategic decisions, key relationships, innovation
• Your activities: _________________
• Target time allocation: 40-50% of your week

Quadrant 2: High Leverage, Low Skill (LEARN OR PARTNER)

High-impact activities you're not great at yet

• Examples: Public speaking, sales, technical skills
• Your activities: _________________
• Action: Invest in learning or find a partner

Quadrant 3: Low Leverage, High Skill (DELEGATE CAREFULLY)

Things you're good at but don't move the needle

• Examples: Perfectionist tasks, old responsibilities
• Your activities: _________________
• Action: Train someone else or create systems

Quadrant 4: Low Leverage, Low Skill (ELIMINATE)

Complete waste of your time

• Examples: Admin, data entry, scheduling
• Your activities: _________________
• Action: Automate, delegate, or delete

The 10X Activity Filter

For Every Task, Ask:

1. The Multiplication Test
   • Does this create value beyond the time invested?
   • Can the output be reused/resold/repeated?
   • Score (1-10): ___
2. The Irreplaceable Test
   • Am I the ONLY person who can do this?
   • Does this require my unique expertise/relationships?
   • Score (1-10): ___
3. The Growth Test
   • Does this directly contribute to revenue growth?
   • Will this matter in 12 months?
   • Score (1-10): ___

Total Score:

• 25-30: Ultra high-leverage (protect this time fiercely)
• 20-24: High-leverage (prioritize)
• 15-19: Medium-leverage (schedule carefully)
• Below 15: Stop doing this immediately

The CEO Schedule Template

How Top Performers Allocate Time: