In this issue, we want to have an honest conversation about exhaustion, discussing the early warning signs of burnout, and share our thoughts on how discipline is the antidote to burnout.

Ultimately, reconnecting with our senses, by being intune with how our physiology and psychology are being influenced by everything we do, will empower us to be more intentional in the pursuit of flourishing leadership.

The higher you aspire to go - the more a training mindset is going to be needed. You can get by with a trying mindset at lower levels, but as you level up, and life presents you with more opportunities, the mindset will not sustain you. 

The most effective leaders we know have a clear sense of the purpose for the relationships they’re in. This empowers everyone involved to have clear expectations for those relationships. 

The more we engage with people on the subject, the more we appreciate how little time people commit to getting real clear about what they want.

Research has found that self-affirmation can lead to increased prosocial behavior, such as helping others and volunteering. 

While stress management strategies like meditation, schedule blocking, and exercise are crucial, there's a fundamental truth often overlooked: mindset precedes strategy.

In high stakes, high standard environments. The pressure to cultivate immediate results can be immense. We're bombarded with images of overnight success, and lagging behind feels like failure. 

Who are you going to select to lead? What qualities are you looking for in your new leader? What qualities make up a great leader in the first place?

It seems the most radical thing for a high performing leader to do these days is to actually stop working and rest.

It feels radical because of a lack of perspective.