Thom Dennis | Rewilding Leadership: Why Burnout Is a Systems Problem with Thom Dennis

What if burnout isn’t a resilience problem—but a leadership and systems problem?In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Thom Dennis, leadership consultant, executive coach, and author of Rewilding the Corporate Mind, to explore why traditional approaches to leadership may no longer work in an increasingly complex world.With more than 30 years of experience spanning the Royal Marines, corporate environments, and leadership development, Thom brings a unique perspective on what happens when organisations rely too heavily on control, hierarchy, and outdated assumptions about performance.Thom explains why sustainable leadership requires more than simply asking people to work harder or become more resilient. Instead, he explores how leaders can learn from living systems—embracing adaptability, interdependence, responsiveness, and human connection to create healthier and more effective organisations.We discuss burnout, organisational culture, leadership under pressure, navigating change, and the shift from command-and-control leadership toward more adaptive and human-centred ways of working.Thom also shares insights from Rewilding the Corporate Mind and explains how leaders can begin questioning the systems they operate within rather than simply trying to fix the people working inside them.If you're a CEO, executive, entrepreneur, manager, or anyone interested in building more resilient and regenerative organisations, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what leadership can become.Go deeper into Thom’s work and explore Rewilding the Corporate Mind:Learn more about Serenity in Leadership: