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You’re not exhausted because you do too much. You’re exhausted because you give too much—to the wrong things. Your energy is leaking every day, and you don’t even notice it. 1. You say yes when you want to say no. 2. You explain yourself to people who don’t deserve an explanation. 3. You let guilt, pressure, and expectations dictate your choices. Protecting your energy isn’t selfish—it’s survival. A study from the American Psychological Association found that decision fatigue increases by 39% when people struggle to set boundaries, leading to stress, burnout, and resentment. If you feel drained all the time, the problem isn’t how much you do—it’s what (and who) you allow to take from you. Your peace isn’t negotiable. 1.) Not everything deserves your attention. 2.) Saying no is self-respect, not selfishness. 3.) Overthinking is an energy thief—let it go. 4.) If it drains you, it’s too expensive. Protecting your energy means making choices that serve you first. Your energy is your responsibility. Guard it. Own it. Stop apologizing for it. 👉 What’s one habit you need to start practicing today? Every week, I share an actionable tool to help purpose-driven business leaders reach their highest level of impact, success, and fulfillment with less effort. Signup free here: https://lnkd.in/dr7H_NsA 🔃If you found this post helpful, please add your insight and repost it with your network. Always walking with you, because your journey matters 🚀 #mentalhealth #wellbeing #founders

Trust your people. Measure outcomes, not hours. Empowerment drives results. Image credits: @Tom Prestidge

Results matter. Not hours. Not location. Not background noise. I trust you—now go prove me right. Image credits: @Steven Claes #people #peoplefirst

Most hiring mistakes come from ignoring mindset. The right attitude drives long-term success. Resumes show skills, not adaptability or growth. Hire for adaptability, collaboration, and resilience. Build a culture where teams thrive together. The right attitude creates lasting impact. Success begins with the right mindset. Credits: @Imran Syed 🔃 If you found this post helpful, repost it with your network. #leadership #employees #companyculture #leadershipskills

First, they tell you it’s impossible. Then they watch you do it. When I started, most people didn’t believe it would work. The market is too saturated.” “It’s too risky.” “Nobody does it that way.” And honestly? I had doubts too. Because every big goal seems impossible—until someone proves otherwise. That’s why most people never succeed. Not because they’re not capable. But because they quit before they even get close. They wait for the "perfect time." They wait for "certainty." They wait for someone else to tell them they can. But no one will believe in you until you prove it to yourself first. Every great company, every innovator, every entrepreneur started when everything seemed impossible. ✔️ Don’t wait for it to be easy. ✔️ Don’t seek permission. ✔️ Don’t give up just because results aren’t instant. Because once you succeed, they’ll all say they knew you would. If something seems impossible—it might just mean you’re the first one to try. What’s something you once thought was impossible, but you did it anyway? #leadership #successmindset #people

Most managers run 1:1s wrong. Here's the framework that actually works: The 3-Part Meeting Structure That Drives Results: 1. Look Back (⏮️ 10 mins) ↳ Review last meeting's action items ↳ Celebrate wins, however small ↳ Address roadblocks head-on 2. Look Present (🎯 30 mins) ↳ Current projects status ↳ Resource needs ↳ Team dynamics check 3. Look Forward (⏭️ 20 mins) ↳ Next sprint priorities ↳ Career development goals ↳ Specific actions for next week Power Tips That Make It Stick: 1. Send agenda 24hrs before ↳ No agenda = No meeting 2. Document actions in real-time ↳ Shared doc, visible accountability 3. End with clear ownership ↳ Who does what by when Remember: → Structure creates freedom → Goals without tracking are just wishes → Consistency beats intensity Which tip will you implement in your next 1:1? Leave a comment 👇 --- Follow ⚡️Harvey Lee ⚡️ for deeper meeting insights (that work). Credits: @Harvey Lee

Your imagination isn’t the problem. You’ve been trained to think small. Safe design doesn’t change anything. Big ideas do. You present an idea you’re excited about. Bold. Different. It solves the problem in a way no one expected. Then it starts. "This might be too much for the client." "Let’s keep it safe." "We don’t have time to rethink everything." The idea gets watered down. Stripped of what made it great. By the time it ships, it’s… safe. Predictable. And instantly forgettable. This happens every day. Not because designers lack creativity, but because teams optimize for predictability over impact. Design leaders don’t kill imagination intentionally. But when timelines are tight and stakeholders want certainty, big ideas get labeled as risky. And that’s the trap. Playing it safe feels productive. But in reality? It makes your work invisible. You didn’t become a designer to play it safe. You became a designer to make an impact. Great designers don’t just execute—they push back. They defend ideas worth fighting for. That starts with simple shifts: 1. Share bold ideas first—before anyone has a chance to dull them down. 2. Ask stakeholders what impact they want, not just what they expect. 3. Treat experimentation as a non-negotiable, not a luxury. Dream bigger. Fight for ideas that scare you. That’s how real change happens. 🔃If this resonated, repost it with your network. Follow Joe Woodham for more content like this. #design #leadership #mindset

People don’t leave companies—they leave toxic cultures. Listen. Respect. Trust. Build a workplace where people want to stay, not one they can't wait to leave. Credits: @Imran Syed

A paycheck pays the bills. Respect, growth, and value build careers. Find a company that sees your worth. #leadership #workculture #careergrowth