In this solo pod, Jacob’s tackling audience questions and discussing the importance of communication and leadership. He shares valuable insights on setting boundaries, conducting effective meetings, and avoiding burnout as a leader based on his own personal experiences. Discover the benefits of implementing weekly all-hands meetings and one-on-one sessions with direct reports and how to communicate boundaries transparently without coming across as snarky. Why is taking time for yourself so crucial for being the best leader for your team?  Additionally, Jacob delves into the issue of manager stress and disengagement, unpacking how it can negatively impact the overall workforce and providing foolproof strategies for leaders to avoid hyper-fatigue and maintain a healthy work-life balance.   00:00:11 - Improve Communication and Leadership Skills 00:07:01 - Setting Boundaries for Leaders' Time 00:11:38 - Avoiding Managerial Stress and Fatigue   Follow Jacob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeespi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJacobEspi   Ready to unlock the secret to developing a healthy, happy, and more profitable team? Then check out my newest development course and learn to start leading from your team’s collective strengths.   And if you’re looking for deep dives, tactics and the resources you need to up your leadership game, you need Leader’s Lens - Jacob’s twice-weekly newsletter.   Sign up here: https://workweek.com/brand/leaders-lens/   Stop wasting time and money by churning through employees and missing business goals.  The Predictive Index helps you create a people-focused strategy and provides a clear understanding of how to improve employee experience, morale, and performance, leading to higher productivity and better business results. https://trypi.com/leaders