Rest is the one place almost every leader feels a gap. Long hours, a culture that glorifies hustle, and the quiet belief that our productivity is our identity all make rest the first thing we sacrifice, often until the body forces the issue. In this Insights in Practice brief, Alissa Manolescu, Director of Leadership at idealis, shares firsthand lessons on what rest actually means beyond sleep. Drawing on her work coaching leaders, she explores the seven distinct types of rest and three simple practices that make slowing down feel safe, and sustainable.