In sport, not all the players stay on the field for 80 minutes without rest. Substitutes bring fresh energy, change the pace, and give the team a lift when fatigue sets in.
Leadership is no different. Burnout happens when leaders and teams never rotate, never rest, and never bring in new energy.
As a leader, if you notice your high performers starting to show signs of exhaustion. The solution isn’t pushing harder; it’s sharing responsibility, giving rest where needed, and letting fresh perspectives step in.
This week’s challenge:
Look at your “substitution bench.” Who can you rotate in? How can you give yourself or your team moments to recharge so you stay sharp for the full match?