Burnout is particularly perilous among leaders because it doesn't just affect them individually, but reverberates throughout the entire organization. Leaders set the tone, culture, and standards for their teams, and when they're off their game, that impact is both measurable and contagious.
According to Gallup, employees with burned-out managers are 50% more likely to burn out themselves. This statistic underscores the ripple effect burnout can have, damaging not only the leader's well-being but also the entire team's morale and effectiveness.
The irony is that many traits valued in leaders—drive, ambition, status orientation, and perfectionism—are the very ones that can make them more susceptible to burnout. A burnt-out boss may unintentionally affect the mood and morale of the team.
While detecting burnout in your boss is more art than science, science can inform and improve your approach to spotting the typical indicators of burnout in your boss, including a waning vision and impaired cognitive flexibility, which are critical for effective leadership.
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