@kathydarcher: 💜 Nonprofit women leaders are often carrying the emotional weight of their organizations. It’s called emotional labor. We protect people from hard emotions: 👉 We don’t delegate because we’re worried our staff are already overloaded. 👉 We hold onto information because we fear it might hurt or discourage them. 👉 We absorb the stress, frustration, and tension, quietly carrying it on our shoulders. And it’s not just at work. Many of us do this in our personal lives too. No wonder burnout feels so close. Here’s the question to pause and reflect on: 📝 What am I carrying right now that isn’t mine to carry? Leading well doesn’t mean holding it all. It means creating space for others to carry what is theirs, while you lead with clarity, boundaries, and balance.

Kathy Archer Leadership Coach

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Monday 15 September 2025 22:06:08 GMT