Welcome to Part 1 of our powerful three-part series on burnout in the workplace and what it really means when people say they’re “quiet quitting.” Shanté and Natalie are getting cozy (literally—there’s a whole knitwear moment) to have an honest conversation about how burnout shows up, especially for historically excluded groups.This episode breaks down the three dimensions of burnout:🧠 Energetic depletion🧊 Disconnection from the work and people📉 Decline in performanceWe go beyond the buzzwords and into what burnout actually looks and feels like, from the creeping cynicism to the dreaded Monday mornings to that “why am I even here?” spiral.But this isn’t just a mental health conversation. It’s a DEI one.You’ll hear us unpack:•Why burnout disproportionately affects people of color and other marginalized communities•How the pandemic intensified inequities and stressors across industries•What “quiet quitting” is really about (spoiler: it’s not about being lazy)•Why some folks can “opt out” of hustle culture while others simply can’t•What does it mean when hard work doesn’t translate into access, opportunity, or rewardWe also share real-life examples from client investigations and our own lives that reveal how these issues manifest in ways leaders often overlook.This isn’t about blaming employees or expecting perfection from employers. It’s about building more aware, more equitable, and more humane workplaces.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:•The root causes of burnout and how to spot it before it leads to attrition•How DEI intersects with performance expectations, workplace pressure, and promotion access•What leaders often miss when people disengage—and how they can course-correctFollow & Connect with us:- Follow Natalie Norfus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienorfus/. - Follow Shante Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantegordon/. - We’ve led hundreds of audits, assessments, and people strategy engagements, and we’d love to help your organization. Book a consultation with The Norfus Firm: https://thenorfusfirm.com/. - Follow What’s the DEIL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthedeil/. - Follow What’s the DEIL on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthedeil. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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