Burnout is a Decision-Problem

Burnout is a Decision-Problem

From Mindset Medicine by Katharine Loucaidou

February 23, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Katharine discusses with Dr. Rhonda Simmons the impact of decision-making on leadership and health.

Katharine is invited to sit down with Dr. Rhonda Simmons on her podcast "Leadership Behind the Scenes". This conversation explores how leaders learn to respond rather than react, why decision clarity protects your health and longevity, and what it really takes to build leadership that lasts. Katharine shares how repeated health crises, high-stakes leadership roles, and decades of experience taught her that leadership exhaustion is rarely about effort. Instead, it comes from fear-driven indecision, constant second-guessing, and the unseen pressure of responsibility. Connect with Katharine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-loucaidou How do your decisions affect the outcomes in your life? Find out what your Decision-Style is: https://diagnostic.directiondna.com Watch the full video version on Katharine's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ovkT0rarQGA

People in this episode

Host: Katharine Loucaidou

Guest: Dr. Rhonda Simmons

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • decision-making
  • burnout
  • health
  • longevity
  • indecision

Keywords

  • burnout
  • leadership
  • decision clarity
  • health crises
  • indecision
  • responsibility

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Organizations: Leadership Behind the Scenes, YouTube, LinkedIn

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