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Your boss is burning you out with their words (and you might not even notice)

Your boss’s lingo is causing serious burnout among workers, according to L. David Marquet’s book, Leadership is Language. The old-school way of thinking treats knowledge jobs like factory work, pushing people into “redwork” execution mode. This creates stress and stifles innovation. Reflecting on work dynamics is essential for mental well-being.