THE LEADERSHIP BLOG
Reflections on Leadership, Clarity, and Growth
Derek’s blog is where he shares reflections on leadership as it is lived: practical insights, real moments, and ideas leaders can return to when they need perspective. Many ideas shared here connect directly to Derek’s books, speaking topics, workshops, and the Lead on 3 framework. Readers often use these reflections as a place to pause, reset, and refocus.
Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance
For years, I chased work-life balance. I also spent a lot of time frustrated that I couldn't seem to find it.
The picture made sense in my head: work on one side, life on the other, and somehow keep both sides of the scale perfectly level.
Then I tried to actually live that way.
Eventually, I realized I was working with the wrong picture.
When Everything Is a Priority, Nothing Is
I've asked leaders to look at a list containing 20 goals, projects, responsibilities, and commitments. Usually, the challenge isn't that any one item is unimportant. The problem is that all 20 supposedly are.