Listen "104. Burnout, Boundaries & Becoming a Better Leader: A Conversation with Sammie McCracken"
Episode Synopsis
This week’s episode is a deep and honest conversation with Sammie McCracken, founder of Buckskin Rowe, equine sports marketing expert, and all-around inspiring woman. Sammie brings the realness we all need when it comes to navigating burnout, balancing (or not balancing) business and motherhood, and leading a team with empathy.
We talk about how burnout can sneak in without warning, especially for high achievers, and what it actually looks like to recognize it in yourself and your team. Sammie shares her personal story of building a business, hiring the right people, and choosing growth over perfection. You’ll hear us dive into leadership, team dynamics, and the importance of checking in, on others and on ourselves.
Resources & Links:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Huberman Lab Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The Joe Rogan Experience
Dr. Christina Maslach
Dr. Michael Leiter
Loom
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Visit the Buckskin Rowe website
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We talk about how burnout can sneak in without warning, especially for high achievers, and what it actually looks like to recognize it in yourself and your team. Sammie shares her personal story of building a business, hiring the right people, and choosing growth over perfection. You’ll hear us dive into leadership, team dynamics, and the importance of checking in, on others and on ourselves.
Resources & Links:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Huberman Lab Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The Joe Rogan Experience
Dr. Christina Maslach
Dr. Michael Leiter
Loom
Join The Directory Of The West
Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
Email us at [email protected]
Join the Of The West Email List
List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Sammie:
Follow on Instagram @buckskinrowe and @sammielmccracken
Visit the Buckskin Rowe website
Connect with Jessie:
Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
Check out the Of The West website
Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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