A near-empty tank can turn a great drive into a scramble for the next exit, and the same thing happens in our leadership when we run on fumes. Using gasoline as a clear, memorable metaphor, we explore how to track the energy that powers your decisions—emotional, physical, financial, and relational—so you can prevent burnout, protect momentum, and make better calls under pressure. Instead of waiting for results to slip, we show how a simple dashboard helps you spot dips early and refuel with small, timely actions.

I walk through the core elements of building a personal dashboard: choosing the few gauges that matter, scoring them honestly, and identifying one small move each week that lifts your score. We talk about why energy is a leading indicator, how micro-refuels like sleep anchors, movement snacks, budget check-ins, and candid one-on-ones keep your tank healthy, and what happens when you ignore the warning lights. You’ll hear stories and practical prompts that make the process easy to start and simple to sustain.

As a coach, I also share why a second set of eyes can accelerate growth, offering neutral feedback and focused questions that reveal blind spots and simplify next steps. If you’ve been pushing hard, coasting, or feeling that “almost empty” panic, this conversation gives you a framework to regain control and build margin with intention. Subscribe for more Growth Instigators Hotline messages, share this with someone who’s running low, and leave a quick review to tell us which gauge you’ll check first.

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