mindset

Why High Performers End Up Overcommitted (and what to do about it)

Learn why it’s easy to become overcommitted and overwhelmed and try these practical steps to right-size your work portfolio.

Apr 12 • Katherine M. Sauer

What to Do if Your Identity is Intertwined with Your Job

If you find that your identity is fully intertwined with your job, there are practical things you can do to unlink them.

Apr 5 • Katherine M. Sauer

Unhelpful Beliefs about Motivation

If you believe any of the following, you might be getting in your own way.

Feb 15 • Katherine M. Sauer

Permission to Take a Random Day Off for Yourself

You deserve a true personal day.

Jan 25 • Katherine M. Sauer

Quick Self-Quiz for High Achievers

Take this brief 9-question quiz to see how you’re doing.

Jan 11 • Katherine M. Sauer

The Leadership Context Trifecta

To be more effective, check in on the distribution of your time across your work activities.

Dec 21, 2025 • Katherine M. Sauer

Recognizing Obligation

Learn to differentiate obligation from responsibility and from healthy pressure from yourself.

Dec 14, 2025 • Katherine M. Sauer

Myths & Misconceptions: You’re Not Burned Out if You Can Keep Going

In reality, you can be burned out for a long time before you truly run out of the ability to keep going at work. Learn about the three technical…

Nov 30, 2025 • Katherine M. Sauer

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