🎙️ Show Notes
Thank you for your patience as I’ve been on deadline for the past several days but we still managed to crank this episode out for you. Enjoy!
OverviewWe’ve been taught that the harder we grind, the more successful we’ll be. But what if that belief is holding us back? In this episode of Her Next Power Move™, we’re dismantling the myth of hustle culture and redefining success on our own terms.
Grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience, I’ll show you why overwork sabotages creativity and decision-making — and how rest, reflection, and sustainability fuel the kind of leadership that truly lasts.
This isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing what matters most — and leading with clarity, intention, and impact.
🔑 What You’ll Learn
* Why hustle culture is a leadership trap — and what the data says about productivity and burnout.
* How Dr. Martin Seligman’s PERMA framework redefines success as flourishing, not overworking.
* The neuroscience behind rest, creativity, and sustained high performance.
* Four micro-practices to help you step off the hamster wheel and lead with purpose.
đź’ˇ Micro-Practice
Block 30 minutes of white space on your calendar each day this week — no meetings, no email, no tasks. Use that time to think, reflect, and recharge. Notice how it changes the way you lead.
✨ Powerful Thought
Your value as a leader isn’t measured in hours or output — it’s reflected in the clarity of your vision, the depth of your impact, and the sustainability of your brilliance.
🧠Coaching Question
Where have you been confusing busyness with impact — and what might shift if you pursued sustainability and significance instead?
đź”— Resources & Links
* Join The Circle: lmichellesmith.com/thecircle
* Follow me on LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky: @lmichellesmith
