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Entrepreneur op-ed urges managers to rein in 'crisis mode' culture burning out top staff

An Entrepreneur contributor argues that many organizations treat every setback as a crisis and every win as cause for celebration, with no steady middle ground. The piece says high performers are hit hardest because they're repeatedly given extra work as 'sure bets,' and outlines a five-step leadership approach: calm, clarify, choose, support and recognize.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-28

Study describes 'hushed coping': women hiding workplace stress at a career cost

Workplace researchers describe a pattern called 'hushed coping,' in which employees—especially women—retreat to private spaces to vent frustration or cry, then return to work projecting calm. The behavior is driven by fear of appearing overly emotional or unprofessional, according to the reporting, but it can leave managers unaware of real problems and limit support for those struggling.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-24