SuperPower Success
Stop Carrying What Isn't Yours to Carry
Leadership burnout isn't always caused by working too many hours. Sometimes it comes from carrying responsibilities that were never yours to carry. What happens when you're a high-performing leader who loves the work, but you're exhausted in a way that a vacation won't fix? Jaime Taets gets honest about her own journey with burnout and what she's learned about the weight of responsibility. Jaime shares why burnout is one of the most overused words in leadership, and why it's often misunderstood. It's not about hating your job. It's about caring so much that you take on everything: every problem, every outcome, everyone's emotions. That sense of responsibility is what makes you successful, but it can also quietly become the thing that drains you. She explores the difference between rest and recovery, why letting go of control is harder than it sounds, and how a thousand small shifts can create more space than one dramatic change. She also challenges leaders to ask themselves one question: What are you carrying today that might not be yours to carry? If you've ever said "I'm busy" when asked how you are, or felt like you can't set anything down, this episode is for you. Timestamped Chapters 00:00 Welcome to View From The Top 01:15 Why I'm asking for ratings and reviews 02:18 Why burnout is overused and misunderstood 04:05 Working hard vs. carrying too much responsibility 06:30 The fatigue of believing nothing can be set down 09:15 Why success increases the weight you carry 11:30 Letting go of what used to be yours 14:20 Rest vs. recovery — a new relationship with burnout 16:45 What are you carrying that isn't yours to carry? 19:10 Normalizing the reality of leadership growth Quotes from the Episode "Burnout isn't always caused by working too many hours. It comes from carrying too much responsibility for too long." "The better you perform, the more successful you are, the more responsibility you carry." "It's not one dramatic decision that fixes burnout. It's a thousand small ones." Leadership Insights What is leadership burnout? Leadership burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged responsibility, decision fatigue, and the pressure to hold everything together. Unlike general tiredness, burnout often affects leaders who love their work and care deeply, but have taken on more than they can sustainably carry. Why do leaders struggle to let go of responsibility? Leaders often tie their identity and value to their ability to solve problems and make decisions. Letting go can feel like losing usefulness. But holding onto tasks that others can do limits growth—for both the leader and their team. Learning to release responsibility is a sign of maturity, not weakness. Resources Learn more about Jaime Taets and Keystone Group International Explore Jaime's Women’s Executive Retreats Follow Jaime on Instagram , LinkedIn , and Facebook If this episode shifted how you think about burnout, share it with a fellow leader who needs to hear it. Subscribe to View From The Top with Jaime Taets for more real talk on leadership, resilience, and building something that matters. Will see you at the top, and beyond. Jaime Taets
