We look at recent hot topics in the world of leadership, management, and pop culture in this week’s episode. We take a look at burnout in a post-COVID world, what leaders can learn from the Buffer State of Remote Report, and some key lessons about HR managers can learn from the show Super Pumped about Uber’s CEO Travis Kalanick’s rise and fall.

We give you all the context you need to follow along, and share the key insights and actions you should take based on each of these topics.

1. Avoiding burnout of your team in a post-covid world
   1. See the Business Insider tweet thread here.
   2. Learn about Learned Helplessness and how it applies at work here.
   3. If you or a team member is feeling burnt out already, this post can help you with recovery.
   4. And some COVID / remote specific advice on avoiding burnout can be read about here.
2. Reactions to the Buffer State of Remote 2022 Report  

• Remote work tends to hurt your career prospects -> a plurality of 45% felt that was the case.   

1. See the full report here.
2. Key stats mentioned:HUGE jump in companies going fully remote (increase from 46-72%). Looks like this is here to stay.Loneliness and inability to unplug remain the top challenges of remote work.52% feel less connected to their coworkers since going remote54% do not support pay being tied to your location  

• With remote being here to stay, be sure to check out these key resources to help you master being a remote leader:Learn advice from veteran leader Valentina Thörner on Ep. 17 of our podcast here.Learn the 13 things you may not have planned for when hiring remotelyAnd read our classic 11 essential tips for successful remote management here.  

1. Leadership Lessons from Showtime’s show, Super Pumped
   1. Context: This is a show about the rise and fall of Travis Kalanick, founder and CEO of Uber. A number of major HR violations happened during this time, and it’s worth reflecting on as a manager what it means if you encounter these.
   2. Remember the #1 goal of HR is to follow the law and make sure the company does not get sued.
      1. Need to let an employee go? Have clear documentation of both their issues, and your attempts and communication to fix it.
      2. Have an HR incident? Document it, research the laws in your state and country, then come to HR with the report and discuss execution plus any questions you have.
      3. Know your principles. Sometimes, like in Super Pumped, HR may sweep something under the rug or do nothing. You need to decide what's worth go along with (many at Uber are very rich now), and what you're exposed by if you are complicit.  Also think about your own values and if you want to stay at a company that conflicts with your values. You have to live with that decision, and your team will remember.