Does that headline and the following comment/question strongly resonate with you?

In our fast-paced world, the pressure to work harder can often overshadow the need to work smarter and maintain a healthy balance. As leaders, it's crucial to recognize when the demands of work are taking a toll on our well-being and the well-being of those we lead.

I wanted to expand on my journey in Leadership specifically around Ancient Wisdom, but first: An Update: We all are living in unique times, in the middle of life-changing circumstances and its great to be sharing leadership insights along the way to encourage and add value to you all during this period that we are currently healing through.

In the relentless pursuit of success, it's easy for leaders to become ensnared in the trap of overworking. We're often told to work hard, to push through challenges with unwavering determination. But what if I told you that constantly grinding away could be hindering your effectiveness as a leader?

You may have a new business venture, or an established one, and any ”business expert” you may meet, will espouse that every successful business has both a brand, and a supporting creative tag, which timelessly endorses it in their chosen market sectors and greater general community.

This four-letter word has been, and continues to be, the subject of endless debate depending on the context and the people in that debate.  It appears randomly or intentionally at some point in every conversation you may be having with others, on any subject.

Reflect Internally. Whether you are a leader, peer or team member, you only know what you know at any given point in time. It is a well proven cliche and those who are brutally honest with themselves in this respect, will truly appreciate how they may react in any given situation which tests their personal resolve, abilities and capabilities. This understanding encourages humility and humbleness in yourself, which in turn enables you to feel safe and comfortable to openly acknowledge areas in which you have no personal genius. as such, you will then actively seek and engage others who may have that required genius to constructively contribute towards successfully addressing your challenges

'When it comes to dealing with modern challenges of leadership, it can help to turn to ancient wisdom' - Lao Tzu