It had been a long Friday, and I had no one to blame but myself.

I had stacked my calendar like a Jenga tower—four events in one day, each involving clients I love, and work felt life-giving. But even good things, when piled too high, can become too much.

By the time I finished the final workshop, I was running on fumes. I tore apart my backpack, hoping to find a granola bar. Nothing. I checked my car console. Empty. I even cracked open my glove compartment—a home for forgotten things—still nothing.

Growth isn’t just about surviving, it’s about staying connected to what nourishes you. In this blog, explore why leaders must pay attention to the environments they choose and the sources that sustain them through the difficult and dry seasons.