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How can leaders stay holistically healthy amidst demands for high-performance and the constant chaos of the modern world? GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft sits down with Whitney Putnam to share his thoughts on what leaders can do to care for themselves so they can stay in the game for the long haul.
SUMMARY
How can leaders stay holistically healthy amidst demands for high-performance and the constant chaos of the modern world? GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft sits down with Whitney Putnam to share his thoughts on what leaders can do to care for themselves so they can stay in the game for the long haul.
IN THIS EPISODE
0:00 Intro
02:50 Patterns or habits that helped David sustain his leadership.
04:05 How David prioritizes his time in busy seasons.
06:15 What would David say to someone who is just trying to do too much?
08:10 The role vulnerability has in leaning into what you are good at.
10:00 How a well-rounded team contributes to individual well-being.
15:30 Outro
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STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS
- The idea of a well-balanced life is a fallacy; embrace the idea that life ebbs and flows.
- When you know a busy season is coming, take advantage of that awareness to prepare.
- To be considered an expert, you simply have to put in the extra hours.
- We can’t be great at everything, so get clear on what your particular strengths are. Then learn to say, “No.”
- Most of us need to become specialists in something. The moment we start specializing, we will most likely be out of balance for a season.
- Taking time to wisely assemble a team of specialists who can do the things you aren’t good at is critical to expanding your capacity and maintaining your well-being.
- The point leader serves as a “gatekeeper,” keeping everyone focused on the main thing, and ensuring that everyone is working in their own particular area of strength.
- “Good” is the enemy of “best.” By helping people focus on the best thing, they can be freed up to become specialists in that area.
- Pace yourself: It’s easy to believe that whatever you currently working on is the most important thing you’ll ever do, but chances are that there will be other opportunities in the future.
- Leaders do not need to immediately respond to every single situation. Take some time to consider the right way to react (and whether or not you should respond at all).
LINKS MENTIONED
- Website: Team365
- Website: Global Leadership Summit 2025
- Website: Global Leadership Network
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