Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Burnout Epidemic
Episode 288 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

Your wellness program isn't fixing burnout, and Jennifer Moss explains why. This week's MLDC book, "The Burnout Epidemic," reveals that burnout isn't a personal problem requiring more yoga and meditation apps. It's an organizational design flaw that local government leaders have the power to fix.

In this episode, Seth introduces the six root causes of burnout and why each one shows up uniquely in municipal and county government. Moss wrote this book during the pandemic while experiencing burnout herself, and her insights hit differently for leaders still navigating hybrid work, staffing shortages, and exhausted teams. This isn't another self-care prescription. It's a framework for diagnosing what's actually broken in your organization and taking specific steps to fix it.

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Resources Mentioned

• Book: The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss

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