De Mensen · From the practice

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Reflections on leadership, presence, and the inner work behind sustainable performance — written as the practice lives them.

De Mensen
16 June 2026 · 4 min read

"Once I get this thing done, then things will be better."

A senior leader drowning in urgent priorities discovers the real issue isn't the workload — it's the fear of disappointing others. On awareness, agency, and learning to carry the same load far more lightly.

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