6 October

Somewhere out there, an executive is at her wit’s end with her new boss. Why ask for input if the decision’s already made? Why assign work that never gets used? She’s losing sleep and starting to think her talents would be better leveraged elsewhere. Not because she doesn’t care, but because she’s not sure she can keep caring without losing her mind.

Somewhere out there, a senior leader is trying to find his footing — new to the company, new to the role, and pulled in every direction. His team wants one thing, but his boss wants another. He’s doing his best to please both, but has a sense that he’s pleasing no one, instead.

Consider this: Burnout isn’t just about workload — it’s about feeling powerless to make things better.