Monday mornings have long been the villain of the workweek, but recently, something new has entered the scene: Bare Minimum Mondays. It’s exactly what it sounds like—employees coast through the first day of the week, doing only what’s necessary to get by, easing into productivity with minimal effort. It’s the opposite of the traditional "hit the ground running" mentality. And honestly, it sounds tempting, right?

Leaders, you've been through a lot, and I see you! You implemented WFH and are now facing RTO.... you've witnessed quiet quitting, loud quitting—all the quitting... and have navigated hiring sprees followed by sudden layoffs. 

This rollercoaster of leadership whiplash probably isn’t ending anytime soon, and now we’re faced with the Great Detachment. What does this have to do with leadership? My answer: EVERYTHING.

Workplace burnout is more than just being tired—it's a full-blown state of physical and mental exhaustion. And in many work environments, it's becoming all too common. Employees push themselves hard to meet deadlines, handle heavy workloads, and stay on top of never-ending demands. But when stress goes unchecked, burnout pops up—and it doesn't just affect employees.