Feeling watched and judged? Even when you’re on holiday?
You are.
Not by your friends or followers. But by your team.
Because even when you’re away – leadership is visible.
And here’s the truth:
Real leaders don’t chase butterflies all summer.
They build gardens that grow without them.
That means…
➜ A team that thrives without Slack pings
➜ A culture that doesn’t default to micromanagement
➜ A business that blooms … because you’ve cultivated the conditions for it
Even now – in the soft middle of summer – your leadership speaks volumes.
So while everyone’s talking about burnout and boundaries…
Ask yourself:
What are you building, in the summery stillness?
Before you shift down a gear, here’s a micro move you’ll want to make:
➜ Don’t just delegate. Empower with intent.
We talk a lot about burnout, boundaries, and slowing down at this time of year.
But what about what you’re building – even while you’re away?
Here’s three steps to transform your team – to see them grow, and your bottom line bloom:
- Choose a leader-in-waiting on your team.
- Hand over a key decision or ownership of a recurring task.
- Mention more than just what to do – be explicit about why you’ve chosen them.
That simple shift from delegation to empowerment?
It ignites the kind of confidence that lasts longer than your out-of-office reply.
And then?
Take the break. You need it to continue with clarity and intention.
Hold the bigger picture. Remember you have empowered a team you can trust. And simply let that guide what grows next.
