The Leader’s Wellbeing
Working hard as a leader is a good thing.
But, our overfocus on work sometimes causes unexpected damage.
When leaders constantly push through exhaustion, they rarely realize the message they’re sending:
“I expect everyone else to do the same.”
In this video, Patrick talks about the quiet cost of overworking—not just on your own wellbeing, but on the culture you’re shaping. You may think you're modeling commitment, but what your team sees is burnout being normalized from the top down.
Overworking doesn’t make you stronger. It makes boundaries blurry, recovery rare, and burnout contagious.
Your team needs to see that healthy leadership is possible. And that starts with you living it, not just preaching it.
Reflection
Is working hard always a good thing?
Are there any signals in your work-life that you are overworking?
If so, what are the impacts?
On the other hand, are their signals that you are striving for balance?