How to Lead Without Burnout: Management, Leadership, and Delegation Tips for Working Moms

Ever wondered if management is really the next step for you—or if it will just add more overwhelm to your already full plate?

In this powerful episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, I sit down with Derrick Van Mell, founder of the Center for Management Terms and Practices, to unpack what management and leadership truly mean, and how to lead confidently without burning out.

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What You’ll Learn:

✅ The real difference between leadership and management (hint: they’re not separate people)
✅ Why delegation is key to avoiding burnout—and how to do it without guilt
✅ How to prepare for meetings with clarity, confidence, and efficiency
✅ The power of ethical leadership and why every workplace needs caring managers
✅ How to decide if a management role is aligned with your career goals and family life

“A manager helps people work together. A leader inspires them to take a risk. But they’re not different people—you need both to create real impact.”
– Derrick Van Mell

Try This Today:

Try This Today:

Use Derrick’s Quarter Page Meeting Planner.

Before your next meeting, jot down:
✔️ What are we trying to accomplish?
✔️ What are the relevant issues?
✔️ What 3 powerful questions will I ask?

This simple tool will boost your clarity, reduce overwhelm, and build your reputation as someone who runs efficient, impactful meetings—no MBA required.

Resources:

🔗 Connect with Derrick Van Mell

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