This week, we talk about burnout: how it builds, how it breaks teams, and how we (as leaders and humans) need to get way better at spotting it. Also, shoutout to Pope Francis for sending a senator to empathy training. If he’s tired of the bullshit, so are we.
The Huddle
Brett’s prepping for a new panel on explosive career moments, while Greg is mentally checking out under blue skies. Spring is here, but burnout is still top of mind.
The Review
Burnout isn’t just yours to manage—it’s yours to notice
Burnout doesn’t show up with warning lights—it simmers quietly, undermining energy, trust, and momentum. This article outlines the phases of team burnout and makes the case for leaders to notice it early (especially in themselves). We talk through where burnout starts, how we’ve missed the signs, and which phase is the hardest to lead through. Spoiler: it’s not the one you think.
Also on Same Page this week:
- Why continuous learning builds resilient teams
- How to build resilient teams through continuous learning and development
The Ask
Join us for our first-ever live event: The Huddle
🗓 Wednesday, May 7, 2025
🕧 12:30–1:00pm ET
🎯 Insights, conversation, resource and inspiration sharing, a few laughs, and a group high-five to wrap it up.
Register now—it’s free!
The Hit List
What we’re reading, writing, watching, and listening to this week:
Listening:
- Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions by Taylor Swift — moody indie brilliance from the COVID era, performed live with perfect production.
- INXS Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Edition) — Greg got smacked with nostalgia and it still hits.
Writing:
- Open to work is the new tip of the sword — Greg’s perspective on how people looking for work are actually leading the next wave.
- When “do what you love” stops loving you back — Brett revisits that overused advice and what happens when it doesn’t deliver.
- Make no mistake, employees will always be just a line item — A reality check on loyalty, identity, and what companies really value.
- Leadership lessons from Taylor Swift — Yep, you read that right.
Watching:
- Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+ — dark humor, sharp acting, and John Hamm doing his thing.
The High Five
High five to everyone choosing empathy and compassion over control and burnout. The world needs more of it—especially at work.
