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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

I Am Doing A Great Work

from Execution Insights™: The Podcast · host Jim Huling, author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution

I Am Doing a Great Work What to Remember When You’re Tempted to Come DownMost leaders don’t quit.They don’t resign or walk away dramatically. They just slowly stop inhabiting the work.In this episode of Execution Insights™, Jim Huling reflects on a quiet but consequential leadership moment—when capable, responsible leaders begin to disengage, not because they don’t care, but because it becomes harder to remember why the work matters.Drawing on an ancient story with striking modern relevance, Jim explores:What it means to believe you’re doing a great workWhy the most dangerous distractions often sound reasonableHow rest and renewal are meant to serve purpose—not replace itAnd how leaders lose their way incrementally, not all at onceThis episode is for leaders who still care deeply, but feel the pull to “come down”—to pause, disengage, or step back from work that once felt meaningful.If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re doing truly matters, this reflection will meet you right where you are.👉 Subscribe for weekly leadership insights: https://www.executioninsights.com/newsletterEnjoyed the episode? Have questions or a personal story to relate? Send a text!

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I Am Doing a Great Work What to Remember When You’re Tempted to Come Down Most leaders don’t quit. They don’t resign or walk away dramatically. They just slowly stop inhabiting the work. In this episode of Execution Insights™, Jim Huling reflects on a quiet but consequential leadership moment—when capable, responsible leaders begin to disengage, not because they don’t care, but because it becomes harder to remember why the work matters. Drawing on an ancient story with striking modern ...

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