Leadership

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December 14, 2025

Leadership begins with leading yourself

As someone who has worked alongside senior executives and emerging leaders for more years than I care to admit, I’ve seen first hand that the most successful leaders are the ones who lead themselves first. What does that mean? It means they are self-aware, recognizing their own weaknesses and how others perceive them. They know…

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A man in a meditative posture surrounded by concentric circles and geometric shapes, symbolizing mindfulness and relaxation.

December 7, 2025

Rest is not a reward. It’s a leadership strategy.

When I first stepped into leadership, I treated rest like a luxury I hadn’t earned. My fear of failing, of letting people down, and of not earning my place at this more senior level kept me pushing through exhaustion, overwhelm and anxiety. I believed that if I wasn’t available and responsive 24/7, I’d be personally responsible for missed deadlines and failed…

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