Guard Your Energy
Leadership isn't just about managing time—it's about managing energy.
Most leaders—especially task-oriented leaders—default to pushing harder. The challenge is that fatigue erodes judgment, patience, and leadership presence long before results begin to suffer.
As John C. Maxwell reminds us: " You can't five what you don't have."
When your energy is depleted, your influence follows.
This Week's Practice (10 minutes total)
- Identify one activity that consistently drains your energy but adds little value.
- Decide to elimnate it, delegate it, or tightly constrain it.
- Replace that time awith one oactivity that restores clarity-quiet planning, a short walk, reflection or focuesd prepartation.
Small adjustments compound quickly.
DISC Insight - How Each Style Loses (and Protects) Energy
D - Dominance
You burn energy by pushing nonstop and carrying decisions other shoudl own. Guard your energy by deciding what only you can do and letting go of the rest. Protected energy sharpens your decisions ans strenghtens your leadership presence.
I - Influence
You gain energy from people, but too much unstructured interaction can quietly drain you. Guard your energy by focusing key conversations, preparing formeetings, and building short reset breaks. Focused energy makes your enthusiasm more impactful.
S - Support
You often give energy away by supporting others and absorbing tension. Guard your energy by setting gentle boundaries and scheduling recovery time. Protected energy allows your calm presence to remain a strength—not a slow burnout.
C - Cautious
You lose energy through over-analysis, perfectionism, and mental clutter. Guard your energy by deciding when "good enough" is enough, clarifying
expectations early, and closing mental loops. Managed energy keeps precision productive.
Bottom Line:
Energy management looks different for every personality style—but every
leader must guard it intentionally.
Sustained influence requires sustainable energy.
Lead well this week—by protecting what fuels your leadership!
