Psychology Today | 29.05.2026 05:35Burnout is often framed in the workplace as an individual failing of stress management, to be solved with better self-care practices or wellness perks. In reality, burnout is far more often a reflection of how work is designed, led, and experienced every day. Specifically, leaders shape the conditions that influence team vitality through the expectations they set, the clarity they provide, the recognition they offer, and the psychological safety they create.
