5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #7: What to do when your brain works overtime relentlessly?
Jun 02, 2020....and where tigers and Prof Dumbledore's Pensieve play a role.
What to do as a leader when your head is constantly full of thoughts bouncing back and forth relentlessly in the head almost all the time (even at night)?
Most people have a lot going on in their lives. And when they're leaders they also have responsibility for others, for teams or even whole companies. No wonder their brains work overtime.
This is not only exhausting, it might even affect a good night sleep and the potential to think straight and make good decisions.
Here's what helps.
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