When Executive Directors Hit a Breaking Point - It's Not You, It's the System

Send us Fan Mail When leadership starts to feel unstable, many executive directors quietly wonder if they’re the problem. In this episode, we unpack why that thought shows up—and why it’s often not true. Through Mary’s story, you’ll hear what happens when a leader becomes the system holding everything together, and why that approach eventually breaks down. This conversation reframes the real issue: it’s not about working harder or communicating better—it’s about building a structure and cultu...