Putting the Workhorse Out to Pasture

FILO was our mantra. First in. Last Out. Lunch breaks mean grabbing your packed salad or running to the reception desk to pick up your GrubHub order quickly to get back to your desk and eat while pounding away on the project.

We’ve all been in the workforce to recognize the phenomenon that plays across every business corporate America (and entrepreneurs for that matter) are divided into two camps, the workhorse and the coaster. 

Maybe I’m being extreme, however, if you find yourself in the workhorse camp (setting up the tents, prepping the meals, organizing the activities, corralling the campers) it’s time to stop. 

Regardless if you are in corporate America or if you’re an entrepreneur, being the workhorse doesn’t actually give you the professional growth you think it does.

In this episode, we’re talking all about how by putting the workhorse out to pasture, you’ll actually become more successful.

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In this episode, we’re talking about…

How it’s easy to take the workhorse mentality with when you leave corporate to become an entrepreneur 


The discomfort that comes with not doing it all and going with the done and not perfect outlook 


“The Fixer” – have you become the go-to woman that everyone turns to because it makes you feel important?  


If it’s time for you to let go of doing it your way, if you think you can do it better and faster


Why being the workhorse does not make you indispensable 


How you can start to be the change and set a new tone at an organization that values face time 


What’s really behind your need for working all the time

“What’s the difference between a manager and a leader? Leaders teach people to step into what’s next.” — Mimi Bishop 

Are you ready for a professional change? Schedule a 30-minute session with Jackie to get started. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

The Myth of Powering Through (TEDx Talk) 

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