Women in LBM Lunch & Learn - The Leadership Trap of Doing Too Much
Women in LBM Lunch & Learn - The Leadership Trap of Doing Too Much
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) (CDT)
Description
Most of us didn't get where we are by doing less.
We got here by saying yes. Taking ownership. Solving problems. Stepping in when things needed to get done.
Over time, many high performers become the person everyone relies on: the fixer, the organizer, the problem-solver, and the one who always finds a way to make things work.
While those qualities often contribute to success, they can also create unintended consequences. Constantly taking on more responsibility, carrying the weight of competing priorities, and trying to keep everything moving can lead to burnout, overwhelm, and diminished effectiveness.
In this practical and engaging session, participants will explore the hidden costs of doing too much and learn strategies for protecting their time, energy, and effectiveness without sacrificing their impact.
Whether you are a CEO, manager, sales professional, credit manager, operations leader, or administrative professional, this session will help you identify where overload is limiting your effectiveness and provide practical tools for creating more sustainable success.
Topics
- Why high performers often become overloaded
- The hidden costs of always being the "go-to" person
- Understanding the difference between ownership and over-responsibility
- Recognizing leadership fatigue and burnout before they become chronic
- Managing competing priorities in demanding workplaces
- Communicating workload challenges effectively
- Delegating with confidence and creating accountability
- Protecting your time, energy, and effectiveness
- Learning what to carry, what to share, and what to let go
About our Facilitator: 
Our group Facilitator Dena Cordova Jack is a trailblazer who’s been through the fire.
With 30-plus years in the LBM industry, holding leadership roles at Georgia-Pacific, Boise Cascade, Foxworth-Galbraith, and Kodiak Building Partners, Dena Cordova Jack has walked the walk. She’s seen the best and worst of corporate leadership and lived to tell the tale (with receipts). As the founder of Cordova Jack Consulting which focuses on organizational development, she's now the facilitating force behind BLD’s Women in LBM initiative. She’s helping women lead boldly, ditch perfectionism, and take their seat.
Sponsors
Womens Group Sponsor
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