The Inner Game of Long-Term Leadership

Leadership doesn’t usually burn you out all at once. It accumulates. Decisions. Expectations. Responsibility. Being the steady one when others can’t be. In this episode, I speak directly to you about the part of leadership no one prepares you for — the inner load you carry over time, and why learning to lead yourself is what determines how long you can lead others. We explore: Why leadership becomes heavier as responsibility grows The invisible emotional work leaders do every day How unresolved inner pressure drains clarity and energy The difference between leading from urgency and leading from regulation Why your inner state quietly sets the ceiling for your leadership This isn’t about tactics, charisma, or working harder. It’s about sustainability. Listen when leadership feels heavier than it used to. Listen when you’re carrying more than you talk about. Listen when you want to lead well — without losing yourself in the process. People don’t just follow your vision. They absorb your nervous system. Long-term leadership isn’t built by pushing harder. It’s built by staying whole.