Why so many leaders burnout... and how to get your power back
The most dangerous addiction in business isn’t drugs or alcohol. It’s success itself. And like any addiction, the withdrawal, when the hustle stops, can be fatal to your career, your relationships, and your peace of mind.
I’m talking about the C-Suite executive OR the high-achieving, high-performing entrepreneur who has built a world-class business but is on the verge of losing it all.
I’ve seen it countless times in my 3 decades of work with executives and founders. You build the empire, but you forget to build yourself. You optimize your business to the last decimal point but fail to optimize your mind, your health, and your relationships.
And then, one day, the cracks appear. The burnout hits. The silent battles you’ve been fighting start showing up in your board meetings, your quarterly reports, and your home life.
We live in a world that rewards external achievement, but true, sustainable success is an inside job. It’s about building a bulletproof mind that can handle the inevitable chaos of running a business.
It’s about cultivating the emotional intelligence to lead not just a team, but yourself.
This isn’t just about scaling your revenue; it’s about scaling your sanity.
The best way to navigate burnout is with a trusted advisor, mentor or coach. Let’s chat.
The Silent Epidemic of Burnout
This isn’t just a personal failing; it’s a systemic crisis.
A Harvard Business Review study found that emotional exhaustion is the most-reported symptom of burnout among high-achieving professionals.
McKinsey & Company reports that leaders are struggling with mental health, citing that nearly one in three managers and senior leaders report a decline in their mental well-being.
The consequences are real: decreased productivity, high employee turnover, and ultimately, a decline in business performance. The cost of not addressing your inner world is simply too high.
The Antidote: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Power
1. Create Your “Quit List.” We all have a to-do list, but as Warren Buffett famously said, what you don’t do is just as important as what you do.
Start a “quit list” of all the low-value tasks, draining commitments, and toxic relationships that are no longer serving you or your business.
What can you delegate, eliminate, or simply stop doing?
Freeing up this mental and physical space is the first step toward regaining control.
2. Schedule Your Sanity. We treat meetings, deadlines, and client calls as non-negotiable, but what about time for yourself?
Block out time on your calendar for deep, uninterrupted work, for exercise, or simply for quiet reflection. Treat these appointments with the same respect as a meeting with your most important investor.
This is not a luxury; it’s a strategic imperative.
If you’re struggling to find clarity and light in the darkness, you don’t have to do it alone. Ask for help.
3. Find Your “Lighthouse.” In the storm of business, you need an anchor, a guiding principle that keeps you from drifting off course.
What is your core purpose? Your “why”?
When you’re clear on this, every decision becomes easier.
A powerful purpose can keep you grounded when the market is in free fall and your competitors are losing their heads.
If you’re struggling with focus or burnout… or “stuck” in addictions or distractions, I’ve created an 8-week masterclass to help get focused and productive. It’s called Beyond Recovery and Burnout. 🔥 Only 7 seats left. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eY8NhsxN
If you’re not yet ready for that, there are a few other ways we can help:
1. The Newsletter with 135,000+ subscribers (HERE)
2. We can hop on a call and discuss options to work together (HERE)
3. Grab your free copy of my ebook, The True Wealth Equation (HERE)
4. Follow along on Linkedin with 185,000 leaders and entrepreneurs (HERE)
I’ve been helping leaders and founders navigate burnout and growth for over 20 years. Let’s chat.
