Stop Burning Out: The New Leadership Blueprint (Joanna Barsh, Susie Cranston)

Think the classic "John Wayne" leadership archetype—unemotional, aggressive, and exhaustingly command-and-control—is the key to success? The data tells a completely different story. Today, we unpack counter-intuitive research from McKinsey & Company proving that traits historically dismissed as "soft"—like empathy, vulnerability, and community-building—are actually the most dominant drivers of high performance. Discover the foundation of "Centered Leadership" and how to shift from defending your ego to managing your energy.Enjoyed this briefing? Upgrade to Momentum Premium for the full 20-minute masterclass where we break down the 5 pillars of Centered Leadership, analyze high-stakes case studies like Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd, and debate the model's institutional blind spots!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/momentum-your-daily-edge-in-leadership--6706012/support.Enjoyed this 5-minute briefing?The full, 20-minute deep dive on this book is waiting for you in our premium feed.Unlock the masterclass to get every key lesson, framework, and actionable insight.🚀 Subscribe to Momentum Premium here!