The High Five! Episode 42 - Hold the weight, not the blame
The Huddle
What’s top of mind for us this week? Honestly… burnout. Between news cycles, messy calendars, and rising stress levels, we’re seeing a lot of leaders in the proverbial burn unit—emotionally fried, physically drained, and still trying to show up with a smile. That came through loud and clear in our last Huddle, where even the head nods felt tired.
The Review
Hold the weight, not the blame.
This week on Same Page, Greg wrote a post called Hold the weight, not the blame.—a callout to leaders who absorb the emotional mess of misalignment, even when it’s not theirs to carry. We’ve both been there: internalizing failures, over-owning dysfunction, and quietly cleaning up after others while pretending it’s just part of the job. But the truth? That guilt doesn’t serve you—or your team.
This one’s for everyone trying to lead through hard times with empathy, but forgetting to offer themselves any in return.
Also on Same Page this week:
The Ask
Join us for our first-ever live event: The Huddle: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:30–1:00pm ET.
Register now—it’s free!
The Hit List
What we’re reading, writing, watching, and listening to this week:
Listening:
Writing:
- Tuned in, worn out
- We've built a society on bullshit and emojis.
- Connection isn’t just personal. It’s political.
- This is your brain on nostalgia.
Reading:
The High Five
This week’s high five goes to saying the quiet parts out loud—because it’s time for real talk.