And your team feels it. A few days ago, the clocks moved forward. On paper, it’s just one hour. In reality? It’s less sleep. Shorter tempers. Slower reaction time. Reduced concentration. In fact, research shows the shift into Daylight Saving Time can create temporary, jet-lag-like effects — fatigue, irritability, and dips in focus. Most leaders don’t factor that in. But they should. Because when energy drops, small issues escalate faster. Miscommunication increases. Patience