The Impact of Leadership

The Impact of Leadership


172 | Overcoming Mental Burnout – Steve Baue (Part 2)

July 20, 2025

This week’s episode is titled: Overcoming Mental Burnout

Opening Hook: Imagine your iPhone in low power mode—screen dimmed, background apps paused, performance throttled. It’s not broken, just depleted. That’s burnout. And right now, it’s the #1 threat to mental health in leadership.

Why This Matters: Burnout isn’t just tiredness—it’s emotional and mental exhaustion. It’s disengaging from what you love, snapping at those you care about, and wondering, “Is this really me?” It’s a silent epidemic affecting leaders, parents, spouses, and teams. And it’s showing up in stress, anxiety, depression, strained marriages, family tension, grief, and loneliness.

Today’s Guest: Joining me is Steve, a leader who’s walked through burnout and come out stronger. He’s built teams, hired over 1,000 people, and learned how to lead with influence—not just authority. His keynote, The Intersection of Leadership & Mental Health, is reshaping how we think about performance and soul care.

What We’ll Explore: