07/21/2026
There is a specific kind of work-related stress that starts with a compliment: "You’re doing great work, so we’d love for you to lead the planning for our next major company event."
In that moment, your actual job description doubles, but....you still have to meet your core KPIs, manage your team, and hit your quarterly goals. Now, you have the added responsibility for vendor negotiations, budget tracking, and high-stakes logistics.
The real burden of being handed an event isn't just the sheer volume of tasks. It's the fragmented focus. Every hour spent reviewing floor plans or managing catering contracts is an hour taken away from the strategic work you were actually hired to do.
True ex*****on isn't about trying to handle it all alone—it's about protecting your capacity so you can actually lead.
