Quiet quitting, bare minimum Mondays, resenteeism, and now rage applying…

Catchy new names for not new concepts.

 Spoiler alert: these work/worker trends have been around for a long time, we just didn’t have social media to spread the word – quickly, globally, and repetitively. However, what you do see is that these ideas tend to be more pronounced after large-scale macro events that impact not only business, but our society as a whole. TL:DR, big events shake up our lives and work norms.

Start with Compassion founder, Amy Quesenberry, and I discuss burnout. In this wide ranging conversation, I talk about the causes, symptoms, and strategies available to work through burnout from a self-compassion perspective. There are a few tips for businesses, as well.

As a former recruiter and people manager, I recall the times I was asked to talk a high-potential, high-performing employee into taking on extra duties as a “growth opportunity.” I remember saying something to this effect – “you take on the extra work and show them how great you are, and you might get that promotion you want.” YUCK!  No wonder employees don’t trust HR. I wouldn’t either. 

As I continue to process the performance and the atmosphere, I have realized that beyond the obvious experience of the concert, Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour have provided us with a sort of handbook for how to build a brand, engage your customers, and be an effective leader.

Here are the takeaways that have stuck with me since that night – in no particular order (kind of like the Eras set list!):

• If you want to lead, figure out how to be authentically vulnerable but still exude confidence and approachability. People will follow a leader who is willing to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of the journey. Mistakes and failures are inevitable.