5 evidence-based solutions to solve the leadership burnout crisis

05/15/25 at 03:00 AM

5 evidence-based solutions to solve the leadership burnout crisis 
Inc.; by Peter Economy; 5/10/25 
Leader burnout isn’t just another HR buzzword. It’s the reality many leaders are living right now. According to a recent report by talent solutions firm LHH, a staggering 56 percent of leaders reported experiencing burnout in 2024—up from 52 percent the previous year—with Gen-X and Millennial leaders affected most. I’ve spent years on both sides of this equation ... What I’ve learned is that sustainable leadership isn’t about superhuman resilience. It’s about working smarter. Here are five approaches that actually work for leaders in any kind of organization, anywhere.

  1. Stop pretending superhuman hours are sustainable ...
  2. Create spaces where vulnerability isn’t career suicide ...
  3. Make technology work for you, not against you ...
  4. Ditch generic wellness programs for targeted interventions ...
  5. Treat recovery as a strategic discipline ...
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