If you've been a leader for many years, the question, "Is this all there is?" may be rattling around in your head, leading you to believe you're burned out. However, as executive coach Marcel Schwantes writes, you're likely experiencing misalignment between what you're doing and your true desires. Schwantes offers four steps to realign with your purpose, including slowing down, revisiting your values and finding what energizes you.

Put it into practice: Every day, ask yourself what would move you closer to who you're becoming, not who you have been, Schwantes writes. "Over time, this question becomes a compass to point you to your True North."

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Leadership during the age of AI will belong to those who can use the technology as a tool without losing sight of the limitations of AI, writes Naphtali Hoff, an executive coach. "The leaders who thrive long-term will be those who wield AI responsibly -- ensuring it amplifies human potential rather than erodes it," Hoff writes.

Put it into practice: AI is one area where leaders shouldn't delegate. "The leaders who thrive in the AI era will be hands-on learners who actively explore and experiment with new technologies," Hoff writes.

Understanding what motivates difficult coworkers can help you see the situation from their perspective, writes Brittney Maxfield from Crucial Learning. Maxfield also recommends doing a strength development inventory to uncover three common motivations that shape behavior and feelings of self-worth: people, process and performance.

Put it into practice: If you're motivated by helping people, a co-worker motivated by performance could come across as aloof. The inventory "helps us understand is the value of personality differences, and that understanding can improve our interactions and strengthen teams," Maxfield writes.