When You’re Worn Down—and Your Team Is Too
From HBR On Leadership by Harvard Business Review
April 1, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 155
About this episode
Daisy Auger-Domínguez shares strategies for managers to overcome burnout and find joy in their roles.
There’s nothing easy about being a manager today. But for team leaders who are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with their job, workplace strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez has advice on how to regain some of your joy at work. She recommends various techniques to incorporate optimism and well-being into your role. They include remembering your purpose, embracing a beginner’s mindset, keeping a folder of positive feedback as inspiration, and celebrating the contributions of team members. Auger-Domínguez is a workplace strategist, global people leader, and the author of the HBR article “Finding Joy as a Manager—Even on Bad Days.”
People in this episode
Guest: Daisy Auger-Domínguez
Topics covered
- burnout
- management
- workplace well-being
- optimism
- team leadership
Keywords
- manager burnout
- workplace strategies
- optimism
- team contributions
- beginner's mindset
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Harvard Business Review
Books & works: Finding Joy as a Manager—Even on Bad Days
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