No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment 151. Is Leadership Grinding You Down?
Dec 14, 2025
Leadership can feel like a heavy burden, especially without strong self-management skills. Discover the qualities that make effective leaders, like resilience and consistency. Martin illustrates the marathon-like nature of leadership and warns against the perils of fatigue and avoided conflict. He also discusses the difficult dynamics of promotions, values dissonance, and the ever-present challenge of office politics. Learn to confront fears of failure and tackle root causes to enhance your leadership journey.
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Self-Management Is Leadership Foundation
- Strong leaders must first learn to manage themselves before they can sustain high-level leadership.
- Managing yourself enables long-term stability and the capacity to support others under pressure.
Put Your Mask On First
- Fit your own oxygen mask first: secure your stability before helping others.
- Prioritise your functionality so you can effectively support your team under stress.
Resilience Is Consistency Under Pressure
- Resilient leaders show metronomic consistency and uncommon tolerance for pressure.
- Maintaining grace under pressure comes from recognising and managing stress factors deliberately.