In this powerful episode of Legacy Lounge, host Brin’na Rollins Williams gets real about a leadership trap that nearly cost her everything—thinking 24/7 availability equals effective leadership. From panic attacks in Target bathrooms to a doctor's warning of a heart attack before 33, Brin’na shares her raw story and the transformational system she built to reclaim her energy, sanity, and leadership clarity.

She introduces the “Open Door Paradox”—the belief that being always accessible makes you a better leader, when in reality, it creates dependency, burns you out, and erodes your team’s confidence.

You’ll learn:

• The signs of burnout leaders miss until it’s too late

• Why constant availability is unsustainable (and unnecessary)

• How Power Blocks (Focus, Access, Strategy, Recovery) saved her life and team

• A simple Availability Audit to uncover enabling behaviors

• The deeper mindset work behind over-functioning and tying your worth to being needed

This is the episode to listen to if you’ve ever said “I’m fine” while dying inside—or felt like the only way to be valuable is to always be on. Spoiler: it's not. It’s time to lead from presence, not panic.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Always Available ≠ Always Effective – You might be robbing your team of growth.

• Boundaries are Strategy – Structured availability leads to scalable leadership.

• Power Blocks = Leadership Game Changer – Learn the 4 types that saved Brin’na.

• Resentment is a Red Flag – It signals misalignment, not weakness.

• Self-leadership First – If you’re not leading yourself, you can’t lead others.

🛠️ Try This:

✅ The 7 Whys Exercise – Dig into why you always feel the need to be available.

✅ The Availability Audit – Track your interruptions for 1 hour or 1 day. What can you shift?

✅ Set a 90-Minute Focus Block – Let your team know and watch what changes.

💬 Let’s Connect:

If this episode hit you hard (in the best way), let Brin’na know! DM her or share with a fellow leader who might need the reminder: you can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t lead from an empty soul. Connect at https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/