Are you running on empty?

Exhaustion isn’t a leadership strategy.

For too long, we’ve glorified overwork.

It sounds like:

“I’m swamped.”
“I haven’t taken a real break in weeks.”
“I’ll sleep when this project is done.”


I used to say those things too.
Until I realized they weren’t proof of commitment.

They were proof of unsustainable habits.

So, I flipped the script.

Instead of pushing harder, I started working differently:

🔹 Protecting focus time instead of multitasking.
🔹 Prioritizing health instead of skipping workouts.
🔹 Answering emails on my schedule instead of reacting 24/7.
🔹 Saying no strategically instead of saying yes to everything.

The result?

More energy.
Better decisions.
A more sustainable way to lead.

Needing a break isn’t a weakness.

It’s a leadership necessity.

Because you can’t inspire, guide, or make great decisions if you’re running on empty.

And here’s the truth:

Your team is watching.

If you normalize exhaustion, they will too.

If you model boundaries, they’ll feel empowered to set their own.

Culture comes from the top.

What kind of culture do you want to create?