For twenty years, I swam. I planned every stroke, color-coded every calendar slot, and controlled every outcome. My reviews said "exceeds expectations," but I was drowning. Here is the paradox nobody tells you: The higher you climb, the harder you swim, but the less you actually lead. Discover the 5 critical shifts to move from the exhaustion of management to the sustainable impact of "floating."

Every holiday, people post gratitude lists while quietly drowning in expectations, exhaustion, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” Last year, a client called me from the frozen aisle at Whole Foods—crying between the turkeys and ice cream—because she was hosting a Thanksgiving she didn’t want. She’s not alone. Whether at home or at work, we perform gratitude instead of honoring what we actually need. This season, remember: you’re allowed to choose rest over performance.

Discover why treating emotions as data—not weakness—makes you a more effective tech leader. Learn the 4-step framework top performers use to leverage emotional intelligence for better decisions, stronger teams, and career breakthroughs.