Leading Under Pressure: What leaders Miss!
with Jason Sanchez
I’m joined by Jason Sanchez, VP of Engineering, to explore how leaders can achieve excellence while supporting their teams through constant change.
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Here are some key takeaways from our conversation with Jason Sanchez on Leading Under Pressure: What Leaders Miss!
“Leaders who stand out don’t just focus on KPIs—they focus on their people too”
In this episode, Jason Sanchez emphasizes that sustainable performance comes from noticing what energizes your team and supporting them before stress becomes burnout.
He looks for the small signals and acts early:
🔺 Changes in how people show up
🔺 When work starts spilling into evenings and weekends
🔺 When high performers begin pushing at an unsustainable pace
🎧 Episode Timestamps
01:15 – From Developer to Leadership
03:11 – Leading Through Change and Acquisitions
04:30 – Adopting a Growth Mindset During Organizational Change
05:53 – Spotting Early Signs of Burnout in High Performers
08:25 – Building Trust and Supporting Your Team
11:25 – When Servant Leadership Becomes Overload
12: 50 – Empower the Team to Share Ownership
13:30 – Recharging Energy (filling your cup) and Preventing Burnout
16:00 – Intrinsic Motivation and Leadership Alignment