In this special edition episode of the It's Been SAId podcast, Dr. Dana Schon, SAI's associate executive director of professional learning, explores the hidden drain on a leader's most valuable resource: cognitive energy.

Using the relatable metaphor of a web browser cluttered with dozens of open tabs, Schon illustrates how unresolved tasks, lingering worries, and unrealistic self-expectations act as "mental tabs" that leak energy throughout the day. She challenges the traditional narrative of the "always-on" leader, encouraging listeners to "close the tabs" by setting boundaries and reframing their internal stories to achieve a better leadership life fit.

Learn practical strategies to "close unneeded tabs" in this nine-minute podcast.