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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Holiday Leadership Test: 4 Warning Signs Your Team Depends on You as a NGO Leader

from The Modern Humanitarian and International Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact During Uncertainty as a NGO Leader While Avoiding Stress, Burnout and Overwhelm

Do you ever feel more stressed before going on leave than during your actual workweek—simply because you’re worried your team won’t function without you?If taking a holiday makes you anxious about messages, decisions, or potential crises your team might face without you, this episode helps you understand why that stress isn’t about the season—it’s a sign that your team may be relying on you more than they should, and what you can shift to reclaim real rest and healthier leadership.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to identify the hidden signs that your team depends on you instead of feeling empowered to lead.Why your availability during leave is linked to your leadership habits, not your team’s capability.Practical shifts you can make now so your team grows stronger—and you can finally disconnect without fear.Press play now to learn how to step away with confidence and create a team that thrives—even when you're on holiday.Watch on YouTube HereWhat Is Your Leadership Style?  Free Quiz:Want to know how to lead better?  It starts by understanding your leadership style.   To find out yours, take my free quiz “What Is Your Leadership Style” - you’ll immediately find out your default style, how it may be impacting your team and a few practical ways to become an even better leader.  Just click on the link fill out your quiz and click submit. This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.

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Do you ever feel more stressed before going on leave than during your actual workweek—simply because you’re worried your team won’t function without you?If taking a holiday makes you anxious about messages, decisions, or potential crises your team...

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