CHAPTER TWO
The Power of Purpose
Reset Your Compass
When I met Kate, the first thing I noticed was the sheer exhaustion in her eyes. You could sense the stress simmering just beneath the professional mask. Kate was clearly stretched too thin, and I wondered how long she’d be able to keep up with the demands she was facing.
Kate was a newly minted partner in a consulting firm and already finding herself falling into the I’ll Just Do More Pitfall. After years of excellent client work on engagements, she was now also responsible for leading firm-level initiatives, and she was playing a larger role in recruiting. Her compensation was now tied more closely to her ability to drive business development and sell work. As Kate had to wear more hats ...
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