Why Burnout is Skyrocketing After Layoffs & What Leaders with Strong Leadership Skills Can Do About It

Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level

How can you lead through mass layoffs without burning out your team—or yourself?

With rising layoffs across industries, leaders are navigating increased pressure with fewer resources. This episode zeroes in on a powerful leadership polarity—Mission and Margin—and shows how an imbalance can damage both organizational impact and team well-being. If you're feeling squeezed, this conversation will help you avoid burnout while staying true to your leadership identity.

• Discover how to recognize early warning signs that you're tipping too far toward either mission or margin.
• Learn actionable leadership strategies to keep your team aligned, equipped, and motivated—even during workforce reductions.
• Understand how balancing this polarity strengthens your leadership identity and protects your team's mental health.

Listen now to learn how to lead with clarity and compassion—without sacrificing your people or your purpose.

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In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.