Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out. They’re about protecting the version of you who can stay present when she’s not depleted. They’re a form of clarity, not conflict. And most importantly, they’re a leadership skill, not a personality flaw. As leaders, many of us mistake urgency for importance. We say yes in the moment to avoid discomfort, not realizing we’re creating resentment for later. But healthy boundaries don’t make you selfish — they make you sustainabl