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Why Most Leaders Burn Out (And What Purpose Has to Do With It)

by Jan 14, 2026Uncategorized

If you’re running hard but feel like nothing’s sticking
You don’t need more motivation.
You need a reason that holds under pressure.

Back when I started leading, I thought drive was enough.

I had energy.
I had goals.
I had the checklist.
But about a year in, I hit a wall I didn’t see coming.

Burnout.
Resentment.
Disconnection from the people I was trying to lead.

And here’s what I realized:
I was chasing results but I couldn’t tell you why any of it mattered.

I knew what I was doing.
I didn’t know what I was building.

That’s when I found the idea of Purpose.
Not the motivational poster kind
The kind that anchors you when the pressure hits.

Purpose didn’t make the work easier.
It made it worth it again.

Here’s what most leaders get wrong:

They think purpose is a feeling.
Or a mission statement on the wall.
Or something HR hands out at orientation.

It’s not.

Purpose is a compass.
It gives direction when emotion fades.
It tells you what to say yes to and what to walk away from.
It keeps you steady when results are slow and pressure is high.

And when your crew sees that?
They stop just showing up and start buying in.

WHAT PURPOSE LOOKS LIKE IN THE FIELD

  • When you tie a hard task to who it helps morale goes up.
  • When your team knows your “why” they don’t have to guess your “how.”
  • When setbacks hit purpose turns it into fuel, not frustration.

And here’s the big one:

When you lead with purpose you stop needing to prove yourself.

Because the work speaks.
The consistency speaks.
The outcome speaks.

If you’re leading a team right now and feel stuck, scattered, or spinning your wheels
You don’t need another hype video.
You need Field-Tested Leader GPT.

It helps you:

  • Clarify your purpose in plain language.
  • Connect it to decisions, conversations, and daily leadership.
  • Lead from it so your team knows what you stand for and why it matters.

No corporate fluff.
No fake motivation.
Just grounded guidance, real-world words, and a daily compass to lead from.

👉 Get inside here: https://gpt.henrychidgey.com/home-758027

If you’re tired of leading on fumes stop chasing energy.

Start with Purpose.
Because motivation fades.
But purpose keeps showing up long after the feeling’s gone.

About Henry:
Henry is a Leadership Coach and Mentor. He helps Owners and Executive Leaders develop their teams to grow their business so they can have more time, more results and more money. To learn more, Henry offers a FREE clarity call  check out the details on this website.