Your labor is not your legacy. You can build something faithfully for a decade and still have to release it.

In this episode, Michael Dorsey shares the raw, unvarnished story of building a state-wide department from the ground up, only to watch it be dismantled in less than a year after his departure. This isn't a "hit piece"—it’s a deep dive into the psychology of leadership, the "thinning air" of executive altitude, and the dangerous mistake of confusing your assignment with your identity.

If you’ve ever felt like you were "climbing the mountain" only to realize you’ve outgrown it, or if you’re currently grieving a role you lost, this conversation is your roadmap to recovery.

Key Takeaways:

The 10-Year Warning: Why your greatest value eventually makes people uncomfortable.

Altitude Sickness in Leadership: Navigating the isolation and "thin air" of executive rooms.

The Container vs. The Calling: Understanding why your calling is portable even when your job isn't.

The Legacy Check: Why legacy lives in people (the 300+ leaders developed) and not in the org chart.

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What "container" are you holding onto that you might have already outgrown? Let me know in the comments—I read every single one.

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