How I Burned Out While Building a Business That Was Supposed to Help People with Steve Baue

How I Burned Out While Building a Business That Was Supposed to Help People with Steve Baue

July 17, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 1441

About this episode

Steve Baue discusses his journey of burnout while building businesses aimed at helping others, emphasizing sustainable success and leadership.

Steve Baue, founder of Baue Management Group, an executive coaching and advisory practice that helps senior executives, founders, and leadership teams lead with more clarity, protect their capacity, and sustain performance without losing themselves in the process. Through executive coaching, advisory work, and keynote speaking, Steve helps leaders navigate burnout, decision fatigue, and the emotional weight of responsibility, drawing from his own experience building and exiting multiple businesses focused on mental health, leadership, and community impact. Now, Steve’s journey from scaling companies that supported more than 200,000 employees and families to helping leaders build success more sustainably demonstrates what it really means to grow without losing your sense of self. And while helping high-performing leaders carry responsibility in a healthier, more grounded way, he’s showing that real success is not just about building something bigger, but building something that actually lasts. Here’s where to find more: WEBSITE: https://bauemg.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebaue TITAN 100 CEO PROFILE: https://www.titan100.biz/2025_wis_titans/steve-baue A glimpse…

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