Burnout isn’t usually a people problem. It’s often a leadership problem. 🎯 When someone on the team is exhausted, disengaged, or mentally checked out, the default assumption is: → They need better time management → They need stronger boundaries → They need more resilience → They need a vacation And while those things can help... They rarely address the real issue. Because burnout is often a symptom. Not the cause. The uncomfortable truth is that people don't burn out simply because they're working hard. They burn out because they're working inside systems that make success unsustainable. Think about it: → Priorities constantly change → Everything feels urgent → Meetings replace meaningful work → Responsibilities grow but support doesn't → Expectations are high but clarity is low At some point, even the most capable people run out of fuel. That's why Stu Andrews' message is so important. Instead of asking: "What's wrong with our people?" Leaders should be asking: "What's wrong with the environment we've created?" Because high performers rarely wake up one day and decide to disengage. It happens gradually. A little less energy. A little less enthusiasm. A little less willingness to speak up. Until eventually they're physically present... But mentally gone. The best leaders understand something many organizations miss: People don't thrive because they're tougher. They thrive because the conditions allow them to succeed. Clear priorities. Real ownership. Reasonable workloads. Psychological safety. Trust. Those things don't just improve wellbeing. They improve performance. So before you tell your team to be more resilient... Ask yourself: Have we built a workplace that deserves their resilience? Because burnout isn't always a warning sign about people. Sometimes it's feedback about leadership. And the organizations that understand that distinction are the ones that keep their best talent. This one might change how you think about burnout entirely. Link in comments.