Quiet Cracking at Work: The Hidden Leadership Crisis Costing Billions

Your highest performers haven’t quit—yet. But they’re not fully present either. They’re quietly cracking under the weight of stress, burnout, AI-driven changes, and poor leadership. And the cost? A staggering $438 billion in lost productivity. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas unpacks:What “Quiet Cracking” really is and how it’s different from Quiet QuittingThe hidden warning signs leaders miss in their best peopleThe real business costs of burnout and disengagementA proactive action plan to stop Quiet Cracking before it destroys your culture If you’re an HR leader, manager, or executive who wants to protect performance, retain talent, and lead with confidence—this episode is a must-listen. 🕒 Episode Breakdown with Timestamps00:00 – 01:00 | The crisis you don’t see: Why your top people are quietly cracking01:00 – 02:30 | Quiet Cracking vs Quiet Quitting: What leaders need to know05:00 – 10:00 | 7 warning signs your people are cracking under the pressure06:30 – 07:30 | The shocking stats: $438B lost productivity, 67% burnout rates15:00 – 22:00 | The leadership action plan: Conversations, pulse checks, redesigning workloads27:00 – 28:30 | Why Quiet Cracking isn’t a character flaw—it’s a leadership signal30:00 – 31:30 | How to reset your team’s wellbeing + free assessment31:30 – 32:00 | Next episode preview: Belonging & Connection with Greg Morley ✅ Resources & Call-to-Actions📥 Download Your Free Tool: Powerhouse Communication Assessment - balloffirecoaching.com/opt-in🎯 Book a Reset Workshop: 45-Minute Workload & Wellbeing Reset - coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall🎧 Catch All Episodes and Expert Interviews: Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast -balloffirecoaching.com/podcast Support the show