325. Leadership: The ROI of Rest: Why Breaks Make You A Better Boss

About this episode

Megan and Gina discuss the importance of rest as a leadership strategy and its impact on decision fatigue and business growth.

If you've been feeling like you're always going, always behind, and tackling a to-do list that literally never ends, this episode is for you. We're joined by The Planner's Vault COO Gina Johnston for a candid conversation about a lesson both Megan and Gina had to learn the hard way: the ROI of rest. In a world that praises the hustle and a culture that makes us feel guilty for slowing down, Megan and Gina unpack why taking breaks isn't a luxury - it's a leadership strategy. They get real about what it's like to run on fumes, the toll that decision fatigue takes on high achievers, and how to build in more margin without losing momentum. This is a much-needed reframe, offering powerful insights and actionable takeaways to help you reset your nervous system, protect your energy, and come back to your business and life as a better, more present leader. In this episode, you'll learn about: The profound impact of decision fatigue on your brain and body. Why "doing it all" and being constantly busy can actually limit your business's growth. The emotional toll of always being "on" and how it leads to burnout, resentment, and a depleted mental state. The importance of a pattern interrupt…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Gillikin

Guest: Gina Johnston

Topics covered

• leadership
• rest
• burnout
• decision fatigue
• hustle culture
• business growth
• self-care

Keywords

• ROI of rest
• leadership strategy
• decision fatigue
• burnout
• hustle culture
• self-care
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Planner's Vault

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