Free Lesson
Do the Most Important Thing First
30 min
Apr 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Choose the work you focus on each day
Rather than let your day be driven by others, start each day with the work you choose.
Coach or influence others to share the load
Accepting more scope will lead to burnout unless you also find ways to distribute work.
Align your work with your strengths
When you lean into your strengths, you will get greater returns from the investment of your hard work.
Why this topic matters
Burnout is endemic to the tech industry. Most tech people start their careers by working hard to solve problems. But that strategy doesn't scale as their scope increases.
Choosing where to focus your efforts is how you show leadership. By first leading yourself, you will create greater impact, and earn the privilege of leading others.
You'll learn from
Eric Nehrlich
ex-Google Search Ads Chief of Staff, now an author and executive coach
I have coached execs from companies like
