We’ve all heard it on a plane: “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” It’s not selfish—it’s survival.
Yet in the workplace, many leaders do the opposite. They spend their days meeting everyone else’s needs—solving problems, answering questions, filling gaps. In the process, they lose sight of their own priorities, their role, and their impact.
When you consistently ignore your own agenda to serve everyone else’s, you risk becoming reactive, overwhelmed, and possibly irrelevant.
Self-management is about staying grounded in your purpose. Put on your mask—then lead !
When was the last time you paused to check in with your own priorities ?
How do you balance being available to others with staying on track yourself ?
