# The price of leadership: the sacrifices every CMO has to make

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Podcast: [Uncensored CMO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uncensored-cmo-257995)
Published: 2026-04-06T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ucmo.transistor.fm/255
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/27b6dae3/8a0e5df1.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1157

## Resource

Leadership at the top level doesn't come free it costs time, energy, and often the comfort of a predictable life. In this episode, Kory and Jon get honest about what it really takes to lead as a CMO: the personal sacrifices, the travel, the pressure, and the constant balancing act between work and home. From managing time zones on the road to the surprisingly powerful concept of strategic laziness, this is a candid look at what high-performance leadership actually demands, and how to make it sustainable. Get Uncensored Renegades every week: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncensored-renegades/id1868870960 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qnkqq0XSpgif9A5ZNgSpX?si=f181c3a0e9af480c Timestamps 00:00 - Start 00:39 - What sacrifices do CMOs need to make 04:37 - How to balance work with home life 06:36 - Managing time zone differences when you travel 10:41 - How to apply strategic laziness 14:15 - How to lead effectively under pressure from travelling

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