One firm leader, deep in a high-stakes and unexpected transition, realized that while he was handling the operational chaos, his own well-being had become an afterthought. Another client, facing rapid growth, struggled with the tension between wanting to lead strategically and defaulting to doing everything themselves.
The good news? Burnout isn’t inevitable. Here’s what these clients (and many others) are learning to do differently…
The highest-performing leaders don’t just work harder; they work recover smarter. They know that rest and recovery aren’t signs of weakness but competitive advantages. In fact, what’s true for athletes is true for elite Managing Partners: Strategic recovery is what separates elite performers from those who plateau or burn out. Here’s how to do it…
In a commencement speech Roger Federer gave at Dartmouth in June 2024, he shared an unsurprising statistic: he won 80% of his matches. Makes total sense for the GOAT. He shared something else, though, that people don’t necessarily equate with being the greatest tennis player ever: Roger won only 54% of the total points he has played as a professional. That means he “failed” 46% of the time.
Here’s what Roger said…