Spencer Sherman was working at a financial investment firm in Philadelphia, putting in 60 hours a week and focused on making money. "I'd work overnight and leave at 10 in the morning . . . And I felt proud of that."

Why do some entrepreneurs burn out while others go on to not only build thriving businesses but also enjoy fully engaged family and personal lives? This is the question that Dr. Sabrina Starling has asked - and she's found some answers. Starling, a business psychologist who helps entrepreneurs and business leaders build thriving businesses without burning out, is the author of The 4 Week Vacation as well as the How To Hire the Best series. I recently had Starling on Leading With Genuine Care, and she provided some insight into why and how business leaders can – and should – take time off and seek to have more balanced lives.

What does being intentional mean to you? If you're in a leadership position, you likely know intentions are important. Yet how much time have you and your co-leaders spent on getting clear on your intentions and how exactly you'll get to where you want to be? I can attest to the impact that stopping, thinking, and getting clear on intentions and how they will be attained can have on both long-term success and day-to-day activities. This came about through the Intentional Growth FrameworkTM offered by Arkona. Recently, Arkona's cofounder, Ryan Tansom, and I talked on my podcast about these and other ideas.