OAKDALE, NY, January 28, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Leonard Cagno has announced a new personal pledge aimed at a timely issue affecting workers and leaders alike: chronic overload caused by poor systems, constant context-switching, and a lack of clear priorities. Grounded in lessons from aviation, finance, and entrepreneurship, the pledge focuses on simple, repeatable behaviours that restore clarity and calm in daily work.
"Whether you're flying a plane or running a business, you need clarity before speed," Cagno says. "You can't panic at 20,000 feet. You rely on training, checklists, and process."
He adds, "Productivity isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things in the right order."
And when pressure rises, his rule is clear: "You don't freeze. You adjust."
Why This Matters Right Now
83% of workers report work-related stress, according to the American Institute of Stress.
The World Health Organization recognises burnout as an occupational phenomenon linked to chronic workplace stress.
Studies show frequent task switching can cut productivity by up to 40%.
Employees who report clear priorities are more than twice as likely to feel engaged at work.
Cagno believes the fix starts small and personal. "Tools are only as good as the systems behind them," he says. "When you add even a little structure, everything works better."
The Leonard Cagno Personal Pledge: 7 Commitments
Cagno is committing to these concrete behaviours and invites others to do the same:
Plan the day before it starts with a short priority list.
Use a 'must do, should do, nice to do' framework to prevent overload.
Single-task for at least 60 minutes daily with notifications off.
Run a weekly review to capture what worked and what didn't.
Protect one daily reset window (movement, fresh air, or quiet time).
Document decisions and processes to reduce repeat confusion.
End the workday on time at least three days per week to maintain balance.
Do-It-Yourself Toolkit (Free)
Anyone can take action today—no services or purchases required:
Write tomorrow's top three tasks tonight.
Turn off non-essential notifications for one hour.
Create a simple checklist for a recurring task.
Block one focus session on your calendar.
Stand up and move for five minutes every two hours.
Keep a single notes file for decisions and ideas.
Ask, "What can I stop doing?" once per week.
Set a clear start and stop time for work.
Review your week every Friday for 15 minutes.
Share one process improvement with your team.
30-Day Progress Tracker
Use this simple tracker to build momentum:
Week 1: Set priorities daily; complete one weekly review.
Week 2: Add single-task focus blocks; document one process.
Week 3: Protect reset time; reduce meetings or notifications.
Week 4: Review results; keep what works; drop what doesn't.
Leonard Cagno is a New York–based business leader and Partner at TEG Health & TEG Wellness. His career spans aviation, finance, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on building clear systems that help people work with intention and calm under pressure.
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