Leadership isn’t about how much someone can handle. It’s about how often you ask them to.

In this episode of Humans in the Loop, Sophie, a well-meaning but overzealous manager, reflects on how one high-performing employee—Ryan—nearly burned out under the weight of vague feedback, invisible expectations, and overcompensating for his own wiring. From misreading perfectionism as passion to missing the signs of a mental health crisis, Sophie shares the story of what happened, what she regrets, and how it changed her approach to leadership forever.

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