On the surface, it looks like just a fun hobby. A way to take time for himself, to make something delicious and then perhaps to share.

But what surprised us is how deep and rich the lesson of simply learning this new skill had on burnout recovery. It wasn't just a leisure activity; it was a re-engagement with life itself.

Last weekend, I attended a music festival in rural Japan with my community.

Hang on, I’ll get to how this connects to leadership in a minute.

After a soak in a local onsen and a gorgeous kaiseki breakfast, we headed out to set up our small glamping village.