Modern Mentor Stop fixing wellness symptoms, fix the work
Jul 29, 2025
The podcast tackles the flawed approach to corporate wellness, suggesting we should rethink work conditions rather than rely solely on wellness programs. It highlights how cumbersome processes and unclear roles suffocate productivity and employee happiness. Practical strategies are offered to clear these roadblocks, promoting focus and innovation. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of effective communication and connection among teams, linking these elements to reduced anxiety and enhanced performance. A fresh perspective on workplace well-being awaits!
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Silicon Valley Amenities as Red Flags
- Early Silicon Valley tech companies provided amenities so employees didn’t have to leave work, leading to never leaving at all.
- These perks masked the problem that work itself was demanding too much time and energy from people.
Exhaustion Is a Work Design Issue
- Work exhaustion is mostly a design problem, not just volume.
- Messy priorities and unclear roles burn mental energy and keep people stuck in survival mode.
Leverage Priorities and Simplify Work
- Identify one clear priority and communicate it loudly.
- Simplify or delegate one grueling process step to stop energy bleeding at the source.