The Weight Behind the Rank: Leading Through Burnout l BLx l Ep. 015

In this episode of the Backbone Leader Exchange, SGT Cashe and SSG Jones tackle a topic that hits close to home for leaders across the Army, burnout. What does it look like when a leader is running on empty? Why do so many feel it, yet so few talk about it? And how do we restore ourselves without losing momentum or credibility? This episode pulls back the curtain on the emotional toll of leadership, the silence surrounding burnout, and the impact it has on trust, discipline, and the formation itself. Through personal reflections, tactical advice, and a strong call to action, Cashe and Jones challenge every leader to lead with honesty, restore with purpose, and remember, even the strongest need time to reset. Because of you, our Army is better. Now let’s talk about how to keep it that way.