Spirituality

As an ambitious person, you may feel that you're carrying impossible weight. Your team depends on you to stay grounded when everything is falling apart. But the very traits that make you an exceptional leader—your drive, your standards, your refusal to quit—are the same traits that will destroy you if you don't learn to lead under pressure differently. This isn't theory. Webb's insights come from standing in spaces most of us will never face: midnight door knocks to tell mothers their child won't be coming home, crisis interventions with loaded weapons involved, leading teams through trauma that would break most people. What he's learned about why leaders fail under pressure and the proven strategy that prevents it isn't just applicable to extreme situations—it's essential for anyone leading teams through high-stakes uncertainty.

The work of serving others is never ending. When we give, give, give, we are left feeling exhausted and taken advantage of. Yet, when we aren't serving others, our souls long to do so. By the end of this article, you'll gain clarity on how your attitude affects others, how your attitude affects yourself, and how the link between happiness and joy involves sustainability.