“Should” is a leadership filter. “Can” is just a capacity test.
Just because you can pursue a bold goal… doesn’t mean you should.
In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I speak with Christian Espinosa, author of The In-Between: Life in the Micro, about a subtle but powerful shift in decision-making: moving from "Can I do this?" to "Should I do this?"
When you’ve proven you can do hard things—build businesses, lead teams, solve problems—it becomes less about your capability and more about alignment, values, and impact.
This conversation explores how high performers can use clarity and presence to make wiser decisions, faster.
Key Takeaways
✅ Time, energy, and effort are finite—invest them wisely
✅ Ask “Should I?” instead of “Can I?” for clearer direction
✅ Bold goals must align with your purpose, not just your ego
✅ Discernment is a sign of evolved leadership
Listen to the Full Conversation
🎙 Podcast Episode:
https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/leadership-and-the-power-of-presence
📺 Full Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ozpbJiFri_s?si=MS4tsEw-FSXSUsBX
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There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.
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If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.
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Just because you can pursue a bold goal… doesn’t mean you should.
In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I speak with Christian Espinosa, author of The In-Between: Life in the Micro, about a subtle but powerful shift in decision-making: moving from "Can I do this?" to "Should I do this?"
When you’ve proven you can do hard things—build businesses, lead teams, solve problems—it becomes less about your capability and more about alignment, values, and impact.
This conversation explores how high performers can use clarity and presence to make wiser decisions, faster.
Key Takeaways
✅ Time, energy, and effort are finite—invest them wisely
✅ Ask “Should I?” instead of “Can I?” for clearer direction
✅ Bold goals must align with your purpose, not just your ego
✅ Discernment is a sign of evolved leadership
Listen to the Full Conversation
🎙 Podcast Episode:
https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/leadership-and-the-power-of-presence
📺 Full Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ozpbJiFri_s?si=MS4tsEw-FSXSUsBX
Learn More with Workforce Alchemy
Take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge—FREE—and gain expert strategies, tools, and insights to become a transformational leader and decision-maker.
👉 Apply here: https://www.WorkforceAlchemy.com
About This Channel
Subscribe now & discover the world of Workforce Alchemy. Visit our website & take the challenge! Mason Duchatschek is an Amazon.com #1 bestselling author of numerous books, and his ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times.
There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.
If you want to hire the best and avoid the rest, subscribe.
If you want to solve problems before they occur, subscribe.
If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.
Follow Us on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverseRiskConsulting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workforcealchemy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceAlchemist
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WorkforceAlchemy
Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/WorkforceAlchemy
Twitter/X: https://x.com/WorkAlchemist
#WorkforceAlchemy #MasonDuchatschek #Leadership#LeadershipDevelopment #DecisionMaking #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #ceomindset
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00:00I didn't question whether I could do something or not.
00:02And I have a list of things that were big challenges that I went after and got.
00:06I never questioned, can I do this?
00:09My question was different.
00:10It's, should I do this?
00:12Is the juice worth the squeeze?
00:14Is the price I'm going to have to pay worth what's going to come from it?