Random Acts of Leadership

Are You the Exhausted Hero?

The article names the "Exhausted Hero" pattern that high‑capacity leaders fall into—over‑availability, over‑responsibility, and taking on everything because they can. It explains how this hidden burnout silently drains energy, erodes self‑trust, and fragments decision‑making. Traditional fixes like stricter time management only make the cycle more efficient, not healthier. The piece urges a shift to self‑leadership, where leaders choose actions based on intention rather than habit, restoring steady energy and true availability.