Friday Forward

One of the most popular topics I’ve discussed is the false premise of work-life balance, the notion that we should be able to perfectly balance our personal and professional responsibilities. Rather than balance, I believe what we really want is the ability to be truly present in our work and in our lives outside work—especially with our families.

The relationship between purpose and pain also implies that pain is an important ingredient in our personal and professional development. Today’s leaders often struggle to let their employees make mistakes and experience discomfort. For example, I know many new managers who got far more serious about refining their interviewing process after making

Building physical capacity goes beyond just diet and exercise—it also requires us to manage how we deal with stress and how we equip ourselves to face inevitable obstacles. Emotional capacity relates to how we react to challenging situations and people as well as the quality of our relationships.