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Lead at the Right Altitude (Stop proving. Start scaling.)
Leadership, Culture Matthew Harrington Leadership, Culture Matthew Harrington

Lead at the Right Altitude (Stop proving. Start scaling.)

What am I still doing because it makes me feel valuable, but actually limits our growth and my effectiveness as a leader?

Most executives don’t struggle with effort. We struggle with identity. For many of us, our early career success came from outworking others, doing it ourselves, being detail obsessed and fixing what others couldn’t (or didn’t want to). Gold Star! That’s how we got here. But that same identity becomes dangerous at scale.

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Breaking the Superhuman Cycle: Why Great Leaders Need Rest Too
Leadership, People Matthew Harrington Leadership, People Matthew Harrington

Breaking the Superhuman Cycle: Why Great Leaders Need Rest Too

Many leaders fall into the trap of the Superhuman Syndrome, pushing themselves to exhaustion while ignoring the long-term costs to their well-being and effectiveness. This post explores how dissonant leadership and the constant chase for urgency can lead to burnout, while resonant leadership—rooted in emotional intelligence and renewal—fosters sustainable success. By embracing the Cycle of Sacrifice and Renewal, leaders can model resilience, elevate team performance, and lead with clarity and composure.

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