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Most executives do not burn out from overwork. They burn out from under-meaning. They climb fast, deliver results, and yet feel increasingly hollow inside. They win every quarterly review but lose every morning fight with the mirror. The problem isn’t effort; it’s emptiness.
I once coached a senior manager who had everything going for him: title, pay, and perks. Yet his energy drained every week. When asked why he did what he did, he paused, smiled nervously, and said, “Because it’s what I am good at.” That answer told the whole story. Competence had replaced conviction. He was efficient, not fulfilled. READ MORE |