In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the concept of misalignment in leadership, emphasizing the subtle signs that indicate a leader may be out of sync with their values and capacity. She introduces the REST framework as a practical tool for leaders to re-evaluate their alignment and regain their energy and effectiveness. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and the need for leaders to prioritize their well-being to lead sustainably.

Takeaways

• Misalignment in leadership is often subtle and unnoticed.
• Functional burnout can occur even when results are achieved.
• Stress can become a normalized baseline for leaders.
• Leaders often ignore internal signals of misalignment.
• Rest and asking for help can feel like weakness.
• Misalignment can lead to reactive leadership.
• Noticing what drains you is the first step to realignment.
• The REST framework helps leaders re-evaluate and strategize.
• Aligned leadership leads to clearer decisions and priorities.
• Leaders deserve to lead with ease and energy.

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