Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer

About this episode

Kandia Johnson discusses why working harder isn't always the solution to progress, sharing lessons learned from a backyard project.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated because you’re doing “all the right things” but still not seeing progress, this conversation is for you. I’m sharing the unexpected lessons a backyard project taught me about growth, perspective, and why sometimes the harder we push, the further we drift from the actual solution. Takeaways from this episode include: Why more effort is not always the answer The leadership danger of NOT knowing you have blind spots What pressure and “storms in life” reveal about us Why teachability matters more than constantly trying to prove yourself Anywho, grab a drink, take a walk, or sit with me for about 10 minutes to chat about it..

People in this episode

Host: Kandia Johnson

Topics covered

• personal growth
• leadership
• perspective
• effort
• blind spots
• teachability

Keywords

• growth
• leadership
• blind spots
• effort
• teachability
• perspective
• pressure

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