Burnout Proof Leadership: Shift Your Identity, Develop New Skills & Leverage Workplace Tensions to Unlock your Next Level

Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth
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Have you hit a plateau in your leadership journey, feeling overworked and unsure how to break through? You’ve climbed the ranks, but despite your hard work you’re not advancing and you’re battling stress and decision-fatigue leaving you uncertain about your next step. Burnout Proof Leadership is your go-to podcast for shifting your leadership identity, refining your leadership skills, and using polarity intelligence to turn workplace challenges into growth opportunities. Each episode will help you: ✅ Apply polarity intelligence to navigate workplace tensions with confidence ✅ Break free from burnout patterns while excelling in high-pressure roles ✅ Build leadership skills that drive success without overworking Stop spinning your wheels—your next level of leadership is within reach. Tap into your potential today by listening to a fan-favorite: The Thriving , Resilient, Unstoppable (TRU) Leader series -episodes 251-253! 🎧

  1. 1D AGO

    Why You Need Both Efficiency & Authenticity in Your Leadership Skills to Beat Burnout

    Are you scaling faster than ever with automation—but quietly wondering if you’re losing your voice, your edge, or even yourself as a leader? As AI and automation reshape how leaders work, many entrepreneurs and executives are wrestling with a real tension: how to gain efficiency without sacrificing authenticity. This episode speaks directly to leaders who want to grow sustainably, strengthen their leadership skills, and avoid burnout while staying deeply connected to their leadership identity in an increasingly automated world. In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Use automation and AI to support your leadership skills without diluting your judgment, voice, or brandRecognize how mismanaging efficiency and authenticity quietly erodes leadership identity and fuels burnoutApply a practical polarity-mindset approach that helps you scale your business while protecting your energy, meaning, and relationships Listen in and learn how balancing efficiency and authenticity can help you lead with clarity, preserve your leadership identity, and prevent burnout as you scale. New episode every Friday morning. More from MissingLogic: Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    9 min

  2. 3D AGO

    How to Reach Flow State and Have FUN While Working to Reduce Burnout

    What if the key to avoiding burnout isn’t doing less but doing the right work at the right time, in the right way? As a high-performing leader, you’re probably familiar with the constant pull of demands, the drained feeling by midday, and the nagging sense that you're not working in alignment with your strengths. This episode explores how tapping into your flow state can restore your energy, deepen your leadership identity, and protect you from burnout, even in high-pressure roles. Discover why flow state is a powerful neurological antidote to burnout and how to access it consistently.Learn how to design your day around your natural energy and wiring to unlock creativity and regain momentum.Uncover the personal and leadership costs of operating outside your flow—and what to do to shift back into alignment. Listen now to learn how to redesign your work for more energy, fulfillment, and sustainable leadership impact through flow. For more tips like these, subscribe to our weekly free newsletter at https://www.missinglogic.com/newsletter. New episode every Wednesday morning. More from Tracy and Michelle: If you are in a season where you’re craving more clarity… More alignment… More breathing room... AND if you are ready to take action… Then we invite you to schedule a Breakthrough Clarity Call. This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to gain clarity, activate your next level and get a clear recommendation to go forward. Spots are limited each month. We prioritize calls for leaders actively seeking change. Click HERE to schedule your Breakthrough Clarity Call. To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    25 min

  3. FEB 6

    The Secret to Burnout Proof Leadership for Entrepreneurs? Embracing Masculine–Feminine

    Today you get the real deal as you hear the Polarity Power Pair share their struggles and blessings with this one mother polarity. Many entrepreneurs are unknowingly stuck in one-sided energy modes that sabotage their goals. This episode reveals how balancing masculine and feminine energy isn't just personal development—it's a critical skill for scaling a healthy business and protecting your leadership identity. Discover how unbalanced masuculine and feminine energy shows up in you and your leadership, from chaotic teams to stalled creativity.Learn how embracing both logic and intuition transforms how you plan, decide, and connect.Gain real-world strategies from two seasoned entrepreneurs who’ve turned energetic tension into a business advantage. Tune in now to learn how balancing your masculine and feminine energy can help you avoid burnout and lead with clarity, strength, and sustainability. New episode every Friday morning. More from MissingLogic: Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    13 min

  4. FEB 4

    The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Quiet Leadership Skills with Greg Weinger

    Have you ever wondered if quiet leaders can thrive in a world that celebrates bold voices and fast talkers? In today’s fast-paced, extrovert-driven work culture, many introverted professionals feel misunderstood or overlooked—especially in leadership. This episode dives deep into why quiet leadership is not only valid but essential, and how organizations are missing out on untapped potential when they don’t create space for introverts to shine. Discover the surprising cultural history behind leadership traits and why our current view might be flawed.Learn how introverts can authentically lead without pretending to be extroverts—and how that benefits the whole team.Get practical strategies for creating inclusive environments where quieter voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Listen now to explore how embracing introverted leadership could unlock greater creativity, balance, and success in your workplace. Powerful Introvert Home - powerfulintroverpodcast.comYouTube - @powerfulintrovertListen - on Apple or SpotifyLinkedIn - @gregoryweinger New episode every Wednesday morning. More from Tracy and...

    31 min

  5. JAN 30

    5 Signs You’re Stuck in Overthinking—And the Leadership Skills That Get You Unstuck

    Is your inner strategist working overtime and leaving your progress in the dust? If you're caught in the cycle of overthinking, you're not alone. Many entrepreneurs and founders unknowingly drain their energy and confidence by staying stuck in thought without moving into action. This episode breaks down how overthinking isn’t a flaw, but a signal that it’s time to recalibrate your leadership skills for momentum and clarity. Discover the five subtle but powerful signs that you're stuck in overthinking.Learn how to balance deep thinking with bold action to activate new leadership skills to get you unstuck.Walk away with mindset shifts and simple tools that help prevent burnout and fuel forward movement. Listen now to reclaim your energy and leadership edge by learning how to turn overthinking into purposeful action. New episode every Friday morning. More from MissingLogic: Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    16 min

  6. JAN 28

    The 5 Self-Leadership Skills You Must Master to Lead Without Burnout

    In a world where leaders are constantly pulled in every direction, burnout is more than a risk—it's a reality. This episode dives deep into how self-leadership is the overlooked foundation of sustainable, fulfilled, and impactful leadership. If you're struggling with exhaustion, disconnection, or resentment despite your best efforts, this conversation is your roadmap back to clarity and purpose. Discover the five essential rules of self-leadership that can transform your energy, focus, and inner resilience.Learn how to detect and correct the subtle signs of imbalance before burnout takes hold.Hear real, relatable stories of leaders who reclaimed their influence by confronting their truth and leading from within. Listen now to uncover how leading yourself with honesty, discipline, and compassion is the most powerful strategy to lead others and yourself without burning out. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.missinglogic.com/newsletter New episode every Wednesday morning. More from Tracy and Michelle: If you are in a season where you’re craving more clarity… More alignment… More breathing room... AND if you are ready to take action… Then we invite you to schedule a Breakthrough Clarity Call. This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to gain clarity, activate your next level and get a clear recommendation to go forward. Spots are limited each month. We prioritize calls for leaders actively seeking change. Click HERE to schedule your Breakthrough Clarity Call. To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    22 min

  7. JAN 23

    The ONLY Leadership Skill That Truly Matters in Times of Transition

    Are you leading through a transition but secretly feeling lost in the in-between? Whether you're shifting roles, scaling your business, or simply redefining what success looks like, transitions challenge every part of your leadership identity. This episode unpacks why trying to "power through" change often leads to burnout—and how the most overlooked leadership skill is actually the key to navigating Ending and Beginning as a polarity. Gain clarity on how to embrace both endings and beginnings without losing momentum, or yourself.Learn how to lead through the messy middle by developing polarity intelligence.Discover the habit and identity shifts that burnout-proof your leadership for the long haul. Tune in to uncover the one leadership skill that will carry you through every transition with confidence and purpose. We even disclose how we are in a transition ourselves as a business. New episode every Friday morning. More from MissingLogic: Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    17 min

  8. JAN 21

    Conscious Leadership Skills as a New Burnout Cure — Dr. Ron Stotts Explains

    What if the key to your greatest leadership breakthrough isn’t in doing more, but in breathing, being, and becoming? Many high-achieving leaders feel stuck, burned out, and constantly struggling. In this episode, Dr. Ron Stotts explores why conscious leadership isn't just a modern trend, but a deep necessity for anyone leading in today’s complex, high-pressure world. If you're craving more clarity, creativity, and ease in your leadership journey, this conversation is for you. Discover why burnout is often not a workload issue but an internal misalignment—and what to do about it.Learn how "Big Mind" thinking can radically elevate your leadership presence, performance, and peace.Walk away with practical tools like the STOP process to reconnect with your inner guidance and lead more authentically. Tune into this powerful episode to begin your journey toward becoming a more conscious, fulfilled, and burnout-proof leader. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ron-stotts/ New episode every Wednesday morning. More from Tracy and Michelle: If you are in a season where you’re craving more clarity… More alignment… More breathing room... AND if you are ready to take action… Then we invite you to schedule a Breakthrough Clarity Call. This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to gain clarity, activate your next level and get a clear recommendation to go forward. Spots are limited each month. We prioritize calls for leaders actively seeking change. Click HERE to schedule your Breakthrough Clarity Call. To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

    34 min
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Have you hit a plateau in your leadership journey, feeling overworked and unsure how to break through? You’ve climbed the ranks, but despite your hard work you’re not advancing and you’re battling stress and decision-fatigue leaving you uncertain about your next step. Burnout Proof Leadership is your go-to podcast for shifting your leadership identity, refining your leadership skills, and using polarity intelligence to turn workplace challenges into growth opportunities. Each episode will help you: ✅ Apply polarity intelligence to navigate workplace tensions with confidence ✅ Break free from burnout patterns while excelling in high-pressure roles ✅ Build leadership skills that drive success without overworking Stop spinning your wheels—your next level of leadership is within reach. Tap into your potential today by listening to a fan-favorite: The Thriving , Resilient, Unstoppable (TRU) Leader series -episodes 251-253! 🎧

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