The Manager Aftershock: Leadership Burnout During Reorgs Nobody Talks About (Part 4)

Reorgs don’t just impact teams.They impact the managers trying to hold everything together.In Part 4 of this leadership mini-series, Jessica Cumming dives into the emotional and operational reality managers face after organizational change. The pressure to keep morale up, maintain productivity, answer impossible questions, and absorb the fallout without falling apart yourself.This episode explores:• Leadership burnout during reorgs• The hidden weight middle managers carry• How to lead with humanity without becoming the emotional dumping ground• Why managers end up over-functioning or emotionally disengaging• The downstream impact of layoffs, restructuring, and cost-cutting decisions• Communication strategies for leading teams through uncertainty• How to protect your energy while still protecting your peopleJessica also shares personal stories from her leadership experience at Dell Technologies, including global team transitions, organizational restructuring, and what happens when leadership decisions create ripple effects teams are forced to absorb long after the announcement is over.If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted trying to lead through instability while pretending everything is “business as usual,” this conversation is for you.Because leadership during a reorg isn’t just about keeping work moving.It’s about staying human while everything around you changes.🎧 Listen now and share with a leader who needs this reminder.Connect on LinkedIn