Can #Beingaleader be fun? Can it give you energy and not just take it? Can it be what gives you life and not just have it take it from you on a regular basis? Can it give you pleasure? A sense of satisfaction? Something that propels you forward in a positive manner?
We talk a lot about strategies and ways to prevent burnout. Tips to improve performance. Encouragement to keep moving forward, etc. But #Beingaleader needs to give you life as well. It is not just about reaching the goal. But the pursuit and the journey must provide you with a level of deep satisfaction or you will either burnout and quit or you will be angry all the time.
Is high stress fun? Not usually. But successfully navigating a highly stressful situation can be exhilarating. It can be fulfilling. Enjoyable even. The point of learning the skills of #Beingaleader is so that you can be successful. And success is fun. So learn the skills. And teach them to your team.
#Beingaleader can be fun. Enjoy the ride.
Being A Leader 