As we step into 2026, I'm seeing a shift that every leader needs to pay attention to. People aren't quitting their jobs they're shrinking inside them.

In this episode, I unpack what that quiet disengagement really looks like and why it's an identity issue, not a motivation or productivity problem.

I walk through three warning signs I'm seeing: Addition Sickness, Quiet Cracking, and Job Hugging and how each one signals misalignment beneath the surface.

Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Burnout is a signal, not a flaw. Patterns like overloading, emotional exhaustion, and clinging to safety are signs of identity misalignment not weakness.

2. You can't subtract until you know who you are. When identity is unclear, everything feels urgent. Clarity allows you to let go of what no longer fits.

3. Leadership rises from identity, not effort. Sustainable leadership comes from aligning your strengths, values, and mission not from doing more or trying harder.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 1: Introduction to Leadership in 2026

Minute 2: Identifying Leadership Misalignments

Minute 5: Taking Action for Authentic Leadership

Resources from This Episode:

Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment

Get a copy of The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within

Plan your days by actively using your strengths with The Strengths Journal™

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