Lead Well Podcast with Trasetta Washington

S2E18: What Healthy Boundaries Look Like for Mission Driven Leaders


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In this episode of the Lead Well Podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the critical role of boundaries in leadership. She emphasizes that boundaries are essential for maintaining peace and wellbeing, especially for mission driven leaders who often struggle with guilt and the fear of letting others down. The conversation explores different types of boundaries - emotional, time, and identity - and how they can help leaders connect without depleting themselves. Trasetta also highlights the importance of clear communication regarding boundaries and how they can enhance leadership presence and team dynamics.

 

Takeaways

  • Leadership shouldn't cost you your peace.
  • Most leaders know they need boundaries but struggle to hold them.
  • Boundaries create clarity and connection without depletion.
  • Emotional boundaries help leaders manage empathy without absorbing others' feelings.
  • Time boundaries are about managing expectations, not just blocking off time.
  • Identity boundaries separate who you are from what you do.
  • Burnout is inevitable when your identity is fused to your output.
  • Strong boundaries enhance leadership presence and decision making.
  • Clear communication of boundaries builds trust within teams.
  • Boundaries create freedom for sustainable leadership.
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    You Don’t Have to Hold Everything Alone

    Leading with purpose can make it hard to protect your time, energy, and sense of self. Healthy boundaries aren’t about doing less or caring less—they’re about leading in a way that’s sustainable.

    The Lead Well Academy is a free learning and connection space for mission-driven leaders who want tools, community, and support to lead with more clarity and ease, especially in full or demanding seasons.

    If you’re craving a place to reflect, reset, and learn alongside other leaders who understand the weight you’re carrying, I’d love to invite you to join us using the link in the show notes.

    While you’re there, be sure to download the Leadership Reset Toolkit, a resource designed to help you release overwhelm and build a leadership rhythm that fits the season you’re in right now.

    👉 Join the Lead Well Academy and access the Leadership Reset Toolkit:

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    Lead Well Podcast with Trasetta WashingtonBy Trasetta Washington