The Pace Problem: The New Hidden Cost of Leadership
We talk a lot about burnout — but not enough about the systems (and unchecked behaviours) that drive it.
In many organisations, speed has quietly become the standard. Leaders are doing their best — supporting their teams, staying visible, delivering outcomes — but the system itself keeps everyone running faster than they can sustain.
The hidden cost isn’t “bad leadership.” It’s good leadership operating inside systems designed for speed, not sustainability. I’ve written a new reflection, The Pace Problem, exploring:
- how systemic pace shapes culture,
- why self-awareness is now a leadership necessity, and
- what it takes to slow the system so it can breathe again.
To go with it, I’ve also created a free Leadership System Pulse Check — a quick self-assessment to help you see where your system might be running too fast.
Read the reflection here: LinkedIn – The Pace Problem
I’d love to hear — what signals tell you that your organisation’s system is running at an unsustainable pace?
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