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Overwhelmed? A Leader’s Guide from Mark Crowther to Getting Back on Track
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Nov 27, 2025, 15:35

Overwhelmed? A Leader’s Guide from Mark Crowther to Getting Back on Track

Mark Crowther, Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine at McMaster University, shared on LinkedIn:

”Even the most efficient leaders can sometimes feel overwhelmed.

A full inbox, overlapping deadlines, and high-stakes decisions can converge all at once—and suddenly, it feels like you’re digging out from under an avalanche.

In moments like these, long-term strategies won’t help.

What does help is stepping back—sometimes literally.

A quiet walk, a change of scenery, or time with a pet can ground you and clear your head just enough to find your footing again. (Dogs are excellent at reminding us what really matters.)

From there, it’s about triage:

  • Focus on one urgent task at a time
  • Finish the small things cluttering your mental space
  • Defer what can wait—even if that means adjusting a deadline
  • Protect time in your schedule, even if it means pausing new priorities

Just as important: don’t try to carry it all alone.

  • Delegate thoughtfully
  • Treat deferring to others as a leadership opportunity
  • Make time for mentorship—it builds long-term capacity and strengthens your team

Above all, keep your eyes on the horizon. Everyone falls behind. What matters is how we return—steadier, clearer, and more intentional.

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Overwhelmed? A Leader’s Guide from Mark Crowther to Getting Back on Track

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