Is Responsibility Heavy AF? With Becky Murway

Strengths On Fire

Is your sense of duty lifting you—or crushing you?

If you’ve ever felt the weight of always being the one people count on, this episode is your permission slip to pause. We’re diving into the CliftonStrengths theme of Responsibility, especially when it shows up in overdrive. Sarah and Bill welcome Becky Murway—Director of Operations, former business owner, and all-around executing powerhouse—whose #1 strength is Responsibility.

Becky opens up about the pressures of showing up for everyone, the struggle to delegate, and how saying “yes” too often can quietly lead to burnout. Through real stories and coaching moments, she shares how she’s learning to reframe delegation, protect her energy, and celebrate her growth. Together, we unpack why Responsibility is a strength that shines—but also one that needs boundaries, strategy, and sometimes, a really great coach.

If you’ve ever felt like the lost-and-found bin of your office or home, carrying the weight others drop, this episode is your reminder: you are not alone—and you’re allowed to carry less.

💡 7 Main Takeaways

1. Responsibility + Achiever = Doer overload—a powerful combo that can lead to burnout if not managed intentionally.
2. High Responsibility often means prioritizing others at your own expense.
3. Coaching offers essential perspective and accountability for Responsibility-driven leaders.
4. Delegating isn’t a weakness—it’s leadership.
5. Strategic thinking time feels unproductive to executors, but it’s crucial for growth.
6. You need an “offensive line”—people or boundaries—to protect your capacity.
7. Responsibility shines brightest when it’s aimed at the right things, not everything.

🔥 Sound Bites

1. “If I say I’ll do it, I will—even if it breaks me.”
2. “Responsibility is my superpower… and my kryptonite.”
3. “Just because I can carry it doesn’t mean I should.”
4. “I’m not the lost and found anymore. I’m a carry-on bag.”
5. “Responsibility without boundaries is a fast track to burnout.”
6. “I used to think delegation was a dirty word.”
7. “I’m learning to lead, not just to do.”
8. “Coaching helps me stop, reflect, and actually celebrate.”
9. “When your 10 is someone else’s 15, you’ve got to recalibrate.”
10. “I used to say yes to everything—and it cost me more than I realized.”
11. “Saying yes to everyone else often means saying no to yourself.”
12. “Responsibility made me a rockstar… until it made me exhausted.”
13. “My boss told me, ‘Pick one role.’ I wanted to pick five.”
14. “Being good at everything doesn’t mean you should do everything.”
15. “High Responsibility needs high intention.”

Bill's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Individualization

2) Developer

3) Activator

4) Woo

5) Restorative

6) Empathy

7) Harmony

8) Connectedness

9) Relator

10) Learner

Sarah's Top 10 CliftonStrengths

1) Positivity

2) Woo

3) Communication

4) Harmony

5) Activator

6) Developer

7) Input

8) Individualization

9) Responsibility

10) Arranger

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