On leadership strain

Do you ever think to yourself:

"I am doing my best.
And it still does not feel like enough."

I hear this from thoughtful, capable leaders all the time.

Not leaders cutting corners.

Leaders who care deeply.
Leaders who prepare, reflect, and try to lead well.

When this feeling shows up, it is rarely about effort.

More often, it is about carrying too much without enough structure.

Holding complexity without enough support.
Making decisions without enough space to think.

Leadership strain is usually a sign that something needs to change.

You are not failing because this feels heavy.
You are human inside a demanding role.