Dr. Kurt Love: The Hidden Cost of Quiet Cracking | Ep 1266

In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Kurt Love, founder of AINA Consulting and Educational Services, educator, and creator of the Human-Centric Leadership Model. Drawing from his unique background in education and organizational leadership, Dr. Love explains how principles used to help students succeed can transform workplace culture and employee performance. Dr. Love introduces the concept of “quiet cracking”—the invisible and involuntary breakdown that often affects high-performing employees long before burnout, disengagement, or turnover occur. He discusses why organizations must proactively measure employee sentiment, identify hidden stressors, and create environments that foster resilience, trust, and sustainable productivity. The conversation also explores the business case for workplace well-being, including how employee net promoter scores can serve as a powerful indicator of retention, recruitment success, and long-term profitability. Looking ahead, Dr. Love shares his perspective on emerging workplace challenges driven by AI, digital exhaustion, and economic uncertainty, emphasizing why leaders must prioritize human thriving to build adaptable, high-performing organizations in the future. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices