The Myth of Balance: Why Great Leaders Live in Seasons, Not Equilibrium
For decades, we’ve been told to chase “work-life balance,” as if our professional and personal lives exist on opposite sides of a scale.
However, the reality is that they’re not opposing forces. They’re actually deeply intertwined.
The phrase “work-life balance” first gained traction in the 1980s, when workers, especially women, began advocating for flexibility, parental leave, and more h...
Leading in the Age of Distraction: How to Protect Your Team’s Focus in a World That Won’t Pause
We live in an era of endless pings, tabs, messages, and micro-interruptions. And it’s not just annoying, it’s eroding our performance, energy, and team culture.
Each time someone context-switches, shifting from one task to another, your brain pays a price. A study from the University of California Irvine puts the recovery time at 23 minutes on average just to regain focus.
We are living i...
Sitting in the Sun: Why Recognizing Our Wins Matters as Much as Achieving Them
It’s no secret that high achievers are wired for motion.
We chase the next goal, move the bar higher, and rarely stop long enough to notice the view from the summit.
That forward momentum serves us well… until it doesn’t.
Unchecked, it turns into what psychologists call the “hedonic treadmill,” the endless pursuit of achievement without satisfaction. Each milestone delivers a quick hit ...
