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Here’s a leadership practice you’ve likely never tried: Audit your decision-making energy. We often assume that every decision deserves equal time and attention, but the truth is, some choices drain us unnecessarily and take energy away from what truly matters.
This week, try a “decision audit.” For one day, jot down every decision you make—big or small. At the end of the day, review the list and categorize decisions into three groups: Essential, Delegatable, or Unnecessary. Then, commit to delegating or eliminating at least three decisions going forward. By freeing up mental bandwidth, you’ll have more focus and energy for the leadership tasks that truly move the needle.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight by Leonardo Freixas
As I often say, empathy is a leadership buzzword these days, and many confuse it with simply feeling sorry for someone. As Leonardo’s graphic powerfully shows, real empathy is about sensing, listening, mirroring, and truly stepping into another’s perspective. It requires courage to move beyond sympathy and connect at a deeper level. When leaders practice empathy this way, trust, communication, and connection all grow stronger.
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Podcast Spotlight: “Why good people become bad bosses”
I was searching for a short yet meaningful podcast to listen to during a recent daily walk with Pooch, and I stumbled across this TED Business episode: “Why good people become bad bosses.” The title alone pulled me in—and the insights didn’t disappoint. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell dive into “power blindness” and how it quietly turns good intentions into toxic patterns. If you’ve ever had a bad boss (or worried about becoming one), this is a powerful listen with practical tools to lead better.
Listen to the Full Episode Here
Book of the Week
Making Work Visible: Exposing Time Theft to Optimize Work & Flow by Dominica DeGrandis
This week’s must-read for leaders is Making Work Visible by Dominica DeGrandis, a powerful guide to combating time theft and reclaiming control over overwhelmed workflows. With actionable strategies to expose and address the five thieves of time, this book equips leaders to create more efficient, high-performing teams.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“The Power of Goal Setting: An Academic Insight into Success,” by David Coreen
What’s really impressive about this piece is how it uses solid academic insights to show that success isn’t just luck—it’s about the discipline and structure behind our goals. It highlights the importance of carefully designing what you aim for so it actually aligns with your day-to-day life. You’ll come away feeling more empowered to shape your future with purpose and clarity.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
“Rethinking Your Career Path: More Than Just a Job Change”
At some point, most of us hit a crossroads in our careers and wonder, “Is this really the path for me?” Rethinking your career isn’t just about finding a new job—it’s about aligning your work with who you are today. This blog revisits the idea of reflecting, rebuilding, and rebranding to create a career that truly fulfills you. Because it’s never too late to design a path that feels authentic and energizing.
Closing Thoughts
Leadership is about focusing your energy where it makes the greatest impact. How will a decision audit help you prioritize and lead more effectively? Let’s connect—find me on LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and share how this strategy transforms your approach.
Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
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