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

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
• INXS Listen Like Thieves

Writing:

• Open to work is the new tip of the sword
• When “do what you love” stops loving you back
• Make no mistake, employees will always be just a line item
• Leadership lessons from Taylor Swift

Watching:

• Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+

The High Five

High five to everyone choosing empathy and compassion over control and burnout. The world needs more of it—especially at work.