Why "Do More" Is the Wrong Advice
Show Notes:
We've all heard the advice before that says do more when no one's looking, push past your comfort zone, or set a higher standard. But what happens when the people being told to do more are already running on empty? Kim Keane challenges the "do extra" mindset and asks the question that rarely gets asked: at what cost?
Key Takeaways:
"Do more" advice is often rooted in guilt and shame rather than genuine support
People in high pressure environments like healthcare, education, public safety, nonprofits are frequently already at capacity, and pushing harder has real consequences
Before telling anyone to do more, assess their environment and existing workload first
Instead of asking "where can I do more?" ask "what matters most right now?"