The Myth of Martyrdom

The Myth of Martyrdom

The advice to "put the business first" is one of the worst things a CEO can believe.

I call it the myth of martyrdom, and I've watched it quietly destroy some of the best leaders I've ever worked with.

This week I explain why self-sacrifice isn't a leadership virtue, it's a liability, in a quick video and the full article.

Kevin

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The derailment, and the rebuild: Interview with Sleep Country Canada CEO, Gordon Lownds

Gordon Lownds built Sleep Country Canada into a household name, then watched his own mind buckle under the weight of it. Below you'll find some of the most candid moments from our conversation, plus a link to the full interview.

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Building a Culture that Supports Mental Health

A green, yellow, orange, red scale sounds simple, but it's one of the most useful tools I know for talking about mental health without the awkwardness. Here's the model we use with our own team, and how you can put it to work in yours.

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