I like your insight that burnout is rarely solved simply by rest, but rather by meaningful, intentional growth. Your distinction between perform mode and grow mode aligns with what I've experienced. In my newsletter 'AI for Humanity,' I've been reflecting on similar principles, emphasizing how real sustainability and effectiveness emerge not from pushing harder, but from deliberately cultivating reflective environments and psychological safety.
Your research reminds me strongly of what I've described as a 'Gardener Mindset,' where leaders thoughtfully cultivate organizational conditions that support genuine human growth, rather than continually extracting productivity.
I like your insight that burnout is rarely solved simply by rest, but rather by meaningful, intentional growth. Your distinction between perform mode and grow mode aligns with what I've experienced. In my newsletter 'AI for Humanity,' I've been reflecting on similar principles, emphasizing how real sustainability and effectiveness emerge not from pushing harder, but from deliberately cultivating reflective environments and psychological safety.
Your research reminds me strongly of what I've described as a 'Gardener Mindset,' where leaders thoughtfully cultivate organizational conditions that support genuine human growth, rather than continually extracting productivity.
Right now I´m recovering from burnout syndrome, I have huge assingments due next week but instead I´m reading just because it feels right and healing.
Such a great reminder, Brian. Thank you—love the idea of reviewing performance vs growth ratio and our daily workflows and practices.
It's also a GREAT group conversation -- talking about professional cycles, and where we all are now among a group helps spark ideas.
Absolutely! Did this with my team every quarter