We talk a lot about leadership like it’s a checklist…set a vision, motivate your team, hit the goals.
But what about when you’re the one who’s exhausted? When the world feels like chaos, your to-do list keeps growing, and the idea of “leaning in” just feels… impossible?
That’s where today’s The JD Fix guest comes in.
Kat Kibben — founder of Three Ears Media, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of The Bounce Back Factor — joins me for a raw conversation about what it really means to lead in uncertain times.
We talk about:
Why burnout feels different right now (and why it’s not just “too much work”)
How fear, uncertainty, and decision fatigue are quietly shaping leadership culture
The surprising connection between self-compassion and high-performing teams
Kat’s van life adventure — and what a Tough Mudder taught them about resilience
The one small thing every leader can do today to start bouncing back
Kat reminds us that resilience isn’t something that happens to us — it’s something we practice when life isn’t falling apart, so we’re ready when it does.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to find a more human rhythm to work and leadership.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: Lessons in Leadership and Language: A Conversation with Kat Kibben
📘 Grab the book: The Bounce Back Factor
🌐 Connect with Kat: threeearsmedia.com
