The Pause as Leadership Logic

EPISODE OVERVIEWAfter a two-month break from the podcast, we're back—and not with an apology. This episode unpacks why strategic pauses aren't a detour from leadership but a function of it, what Brené Brown's "Day 2" framework reveals about the messy middle of building anything meaningful, and the calibration that's reshaping this entire show going forward.If you've been performing leadership instead of practicing it, this one's for you.What You'll HearWhy 77% of workers are running on burnout fumes—and what the research actually says about strategic pausesThe 52/17 productivity pattern that separates peak performers from the perpetually exhaustedHow "Day 2" thinking explains why so many leaders quit right before the breakthroughThe difference between visibility and value (and why we keep confusing them)Why engagement matters more than algorithms—and what's changing here because of itResearch or Other Content ReferencedAmerican Psychological Association — Stress in America survey on workplace burnoutDraugiem Group productivity research — The 52/17 work-rest pattern of peak performersINSEAD studies on executive sabbaticals and strategic visionTony Schwartz and The Energy Project — Wave-based performance frameworksBrené Brown — "FFTs" and "Day 2" concepts from Dare to LeadIF THIS EPISODE RESONATEDShare it with one leader who's stuck in their own Day 2 and needs permission to pause.Subscribe so you don't miss the AMA announcement and the next round of conversations on what authentic, sustainable leadership actually looks like.CONNECT WITH JESSICAIf you're navigating transitions and need support redefining what progress actually looks like, follow Dr. Jessica Herbert on LinkedIn or Substack to learn about masterminds, group coaching workshops, and one-on-one programs. We don't just talk about patience—we set micro-milestones, experiment, and build tolerance for the timeline without the guilt.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjessicaherbert Substack: https://asbatracoaching.substack.com/- Join the community for deeper discussions and downloadable worksheetsLeave feedback: Use the thumbs up/down button in your podcast app or comment on SubstackEPISODE CREDITSHost & Producer: Asbatra CoachingEpisode Length: 14 minutes