In business, striking the right balance between doing the work and leading the work is key. But unlike in sports, where players often become coaches when their bodies give out, business folks don't age out of being players. It was a challenge for me early on at Wistia, and I paid for it with late nights and missed leadership opportunities. Be clear about what you're stepping away from and why. When you're a player, you're focused on checking things off the list.