Understanding Burnout: The Trap of Responsibility Without Control

Responsibility Without Authority Will Break You Standing on the Ledge — Chapter 2 (Continued) Tonight I’m not ranting. I’m mapping the terrain. Because there’s a special kind of exhaustion that comes from being held responsible for outcomes you’re not allowed to control. You get judged on results. But you don’t get the tools, the time, … Continue reading Understanding Burnout: The Trap of Responsibility Without Control

Understanding Dark Empathy and Its Implications

Field Notes Dark Empathy, Discernment, and the Shadow 11:30 p.m. — unwinding, not performing. One observation I keep coming back to about myself: within five or ten minutes, I usually feel like I’ve identified major traits in people. Trustworthy or not. Straightforward or not. Hidden agenda or not. I’ve been called “too sensitive” most of … Continue reading Understanding Dark Empathy and Its Implications