The Disruptor's Dilemma: Innovation without Burnout or Chaos
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Disruptive leaders are often the ones who see what’s broken long before others are willing to name it, but vision without discipline can quietly create burnout, resistance, and chaos. In this deeply personal and strategic episode, Dr. Sharalyn explores the hidden cost of constant disruption and reveals how elite leaders drive innovation without exhausting their people or destabilizing the system.
If you’re leading change, carrying urgency, and feeling the tension between speed and sustainability, this episode offers clarity, recalibration, and a more powerful way forward.
Key Takeaway:
The most respected disruptors aren’t the loudest voices in the room. They’re the leaders who change systems without breaking people.
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