Burnout is costing companies billions—but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. In this powerful take on sustainable success, Stevi Gable Carr shares how her Audacious by Design leadership framework empowers individuals and organizations to thrive by prioritizing whole-self wellness. Backed by data from McKinsey and the Global Wellness Institute, this article reveals why energy management, recovery cycles, and psychological safety are the new cornerstones of high performance.

Let’s be honest—most leaders aren’t afraid of hard work. But many are afraid of the hard truth. That’s what makes radical feedback one of the most overlooked accelerators of leadership growth.

In the relentless pursuit of success, leaders often find themselves ticking off conventional milestones—revenue targets, promotions, industry accolades—believing these achievements equate to fulfillment. However, without anchoring these pursuits to our core values, such accomplishments can feel hollow. True leadership satisfaction stems from aligning our actions with what genuinely matters to us.

Wellness: The Strategic Fix for the Middle Management Void

As companies flatten org charts to drive speed and innovation, many are discovering the unintended cost: leadership burnout, disengaged teams, and stalled talent pipelines. With nearly half of executives struggling to manage without traditional middle managers (Korn Ferry, 2025), a new solution is emerging—not in hierarchy, but in human sustainability.

Wellness isn’t a perk—it’s infrastructure. By embedding wellness practices into leadership, communication, and culture, organizations can restore alignment, resilience, and clarity across teams. Backed by data from Gallup, Deloitte, and the Global Wellness Institute, this approach offers measurable boosts in engagement, retention, and productivity.

Discover how wellness strategies—like energy management, emotional intelligence training, and belonging rituals—can fill the gaps left by middle management and unlock a more sustainable path to performance.

The ROI of Workplace Wellness in 2025: A Comprehensive Report breaks down the data, trends, and real-world results that prove investing in employee well-being boosts productivity, reduces costs, and builds stronger cultures.

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In today's fast-paced business world, it's crystal clear that prioritizing employee well-being is paramount. We're witnessing a shift away from outdated norms, where constant availability was the expectation, and sacrificing personal life for work was the norm.

This week, Stevi chats with Kristin Lampkin, The HR Guru, HR professional focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and supporting professionals with their online presence.