E263 | Putting Yourself First: Why Being Strategically Selfish Will Make You a Better Leader

The leadership world has run rampant with the misconstrued idea that self care, thinking more sustainably, or fighting for yourself as hard as you fight for others is selfish.

I’m here to tell you - IT’S A MYTH.

And from relationships and work outcomes to mental health, the consequences of this kind of thinking can be devastating.

 

So while today’s episode doesn’t give you any mind-blowing or ground breaking information, this advice and awareness can save people a lot of hurt - socially, physically, emotionally, and psychologically.  We specifically cover:

• The mindset & habits that tempt us to fall into this line of thinking (7:00)
• What self-care means and some simple strategies to apply it in your life (18:40)
• How self-care relates to leadership (20:30)
• Reflection questions to help you recognize where you might be falling short (26:30)

Referenced Resources:

• VALU(ED) - Our online course covering the science behind burnout and how to avoid it for yourself and those you lead
• E237: Celia Hodent - What the Psychology of Video Games & UX Can Teach Us About Building Buy-In
• Mighty Network - Our digital community where you can gain access to information, discussion, and a group of professionals (including the AoC Team) who are serious about their development
• The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand - find this and a ton of other book recommendations on our Amazon Storefront

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