Chapter 16 Setting Clear Boundaries

Boundaries are, in simple terms, the recognition of personal space.

—Asa Don Brown, author and clinical psychologist

Lousia began as a leader during the pandemic in a fully remote setting. As the lock-downs ended, her organization moved to a hybrid model, but she is still only in the office two days a week. She aspired to lead and has high expectations for herself. She finds the job hard. She is often exhausted and her family feels like she isn’t present with them much of the time. If she is honest with herself, they are right. But she doesn’t know how to change things in a way that meets her team’s needs, her ...

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