Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer and How Leaders Create Leverage
Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer and How Leaders Create Leverage  
Podcast: The Leverage Lounge Podcast
Published On: Tue Jan 06 2026
Description: In this episode of The Leverage Lounge, Mike Collier breaks down why working harder often becomes the trap that keeps leaders stuck. Instead of solving problems, more effort can mask deeper decision issues that drain energy and create burnout.If you feel busy but not moving forward, this conversation will help you identify whether your challenge is effort or direction and how to build leverage instead of exhaustion.A big thank you to ⁠SmartHireVA⁠ for sponsoring the show and supporting businesses with virtual assistance.Check out ⁠leveragewithmike.com⁠ for more.