You hold it together for everyone. You perform. You deliver. And somewhere in there, you lost the thread of yourself. The Pause is a weekly letter for leaders who want to lead from awareness, not adrenaline. One honest reflection. One practice you can use the same day. No fluff. No performance. I'm Mark Walker. Coach, former tech leader, strength trainer, dad. This is what I'd say to you over some coffee.
I still hide from myself.
Observation: Working on yourself is hard work. So I have never felt completely content in my head. Well, at least not 100% all the way. And no matter how much I have learned or accomplished, or how many meaningful great conversations I have had... there is still this pull toward hiding. Isolating. Being quiet. Fading into the background. But here is what I have learned about playing hide & seek with myself: the more I run from those things I am struggling with and the more I cover them up or...
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