Sustaining Leadership, Overcoming Fear & the Future of Hiring
“The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are.”
— John C. Maxwell
Welcome back to The Leader’s Brew—your weekly blend of timeless wisdom, modern strategy, and a generous splash of heart.
This week, we explore the secret to sustainable leadership, how to handle workplace envy, and why hiring still needs an upgrade. Toss in some Nike founder insights and Mindvalley sleep science? Now we’re brewing something good.
🔥 What’s Brewing?
🔹 Long-Term Leadership: The Key to Lasting Success
The leaders who last? They invest in others. Delegation, mentorship, and trust aren’t soft skills—they’re survival skills.
“If you want to go far, send others ahead first.”
— Professor Perch
🔹 How to Handle a Jealous Co-Worker
Jealousy doesn’t just rattle nerves—it erodes culture. Learn how to rise above without stepping around it.
🐧 Aspen sighs:
“Someone else’s insecurity isn’t your responsibility—but your response is.”
🔹 Lessons from Phil Knight: ‘Seek a Calling, Not a Job’
The Nike co-founder reflects on purpose, not paychecks. This talk is a reminder to build something that outlives the resume.
🦉 Professor Perch nods solemnly:
“A job pays the bills. A calling changes lives.”
🔹 Outdated Hiring Practices to Ditch
Resumes that go unread. Interviews that test nerves, not skill. Here's what leaders need to fix if they want to hire well in 2025.
“Let’s stop pretending personality tests are personality.”
— Aspen
🍵 Try a New Blend?
🔹 Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Work Week: Animated Summary
What if working less really does mean doing more? This animated summary rethinks productivity in a world that glorifies burnout.
🦉 Professor Perch stretches, reluctantly intrigued:
“Efficiency isn’t laziness—it’s leverage.”
🏡 Home Brew Aroma
🔹 Better Sleep: The Mindvalley Approach
Better sleep = better leadership. This nighttime routine is backed by neuroscience and common sense.
“No caffeine after 4. No regrets after rest.”
— Aspen, embracing leadership’s quiet side
☕️ Quick Tip of the Week
Want to lead longer? Step aside more.
Develop people. Share power. Build systems that work without you.
🎯 This week, delegate one thing you’ve been hoarding.
💬 Let’s Brew Together
What’s one fear that’s been holding you back—and how could it actually be fuel?
👉 Why Fear Isn’t the Enemy—It’s a Secret Weapon
Hit reply—we’re always listening (and learning).
🧭 Final Tasting Notes
Choose your next step from today’s blend:
☑️ Build a leadership legacy by developing others
☑️ Rise above envy with emotional intelligence
☑️ Ditch outdated hiring practices
☑️ Get more rest—and less stress
☑️ Use fear as momentum, not resistance
Next week: The Evolution of Leadership: Past, Present & Future.
Until then—stay intentional, stay rested, and stay caffeinated.
—The Leader’s Brew Team
(Featuring Professor Perch & Aspen—currently debating whether rest or risk builds stronger leaders)