How can you lead through mass layoffs without burning out your team—or yourself?

With rising layoffs across industries, leaders are navigating increased pressure with fewer resources. This episode zeroes in on a powerful leadership polarity—Mission and Margin—and shows how an imbalance can damage both organizational impact and team well-being. If you're feeling squeezed, this conversation will help you avoid burnout while staying true to your leadership identity.

• Discover how to recognize early warning signs that you're tipping too far toward either mission or margin.
• Learn actionable leadership strategies to keep your team aligned, equipped, and motivated—even during workforce reductions.
• Understand how balancing this polarity strengthens your leadership identity and protects your team's mental health.

Listen now to learn how to lead with clarity and compassion—without sacrificing your people or your purpose.

New episode every Friday morning.

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To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com

In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

Are you caught in the hustle culture trap—grinding harder but feeling like you’re drowning instead of moving forward?

In this episode, Stephen Puri—Hollywood veteran turned tech founder—shares what he’s learned from leading high-pressure teams in film studios and startups about where hustle helps, where it hurts, and how leaders can protect themselves from burnout. If you’ve ever wondered how to sustain peak performance without sacrificing your well-being, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership skills and productivity.

Listeners will discover:

• Why mastering leadership skills includes not just managing others but managing your own time and energy.
• How flow states can give you rocket fuel for your career while reducing the risk of burnout.
• Practical strategies like time-blocking, Pomodoro, and chronotype awareness to help leaders take back control of their calendars and thrive.

Press play now to learn how to redefine hustle, reclaim your focus, and lead with greater clarity and resilience.

New episode every Wednesday morning.

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To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com

In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

Happy World Mental Health Day 2025.

Are you giving so much to others that you’re running on empty — and wondering if real leaders are supposed to feel this drained?

In this Polarity Spotlight episode explores one of the most overlooked challenges in modern leadership — the false choice between caring for yourself and caring for others. If you’ve ever questioned how to stay connected, effective, and mentally healthy without burning out, this conversation is for you.

• Learn how to recognize the early warning signs of burnout before they take you down.
• Discover practical, everyday ways to balance your own well-being with the needs of your team.
• Gain clarity on how to align your leadership identity with both purpose and resilience.

Listen now to learn how mastering the balance between self-care and service can transform your leadership skills — and keep you burnout-proof for the long run.

New episode every Friday morning.

More from MissingLogic:

Click here to grab a copy of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership

To contact Tracy or Michelle, email assistant@missinglogic.com

In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.