January 23, 2026

S2E19: How to Stop Doing Too Much and Start Leading Again

17 minutes

In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, Trasetta Washington discusses the challenges leaders face when they take on too much responsibility, leading to burnout and overwhelm. She emphasizes the importance of making three key shifts in leadership: gaining clarity about one's current role, discerning outdated tasks, and building trust within the team. Trasetta invites listeners to reflect on their leadership practices and consider joining the Lead Well Academy for support in making these necessary changes.

Takeaways:

Leadership shouldn't cost you your peace.

Leaders often carry too much responsibility.

Doing too much can lead to burnout.

It's important to reassess your current role.

Not everything you're doing is wrong, some is outdated.

Trusting your team allows for their growth.

Clarity in leadership creates direction.

You can lead effectively without doing everything yourself.

Letting go of outdated responsibilities can enhance influence.

Leading from an aligned place is essential.

Doing too much isn’t a leadership flaw...It’s often a sign that your leadership needs recalibration.

Lead Well Academy is where leaders come to slow the noise, get clear on what actually belongs to them, and lead with greater alignment and ease. If you’re ready to release what no longer fits and return to intentional leadership, this space is for you.

👉 Join Lead Well Academy and lead from the right place again.

https://www.skool.com/lead-well-academy-3879

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