The Infinite Workday Isn’t Productivity. It’s a Cry for Help | Ep 156

Is your workday getting longer but feeling less meaningful? You're not imagining it.

In this episode of Pennyology, I unpack why the always-on culture isn’t a sign of progress, it’s a leadership crisis in disguise. 

We dig into Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, the truth behind the phrase “I’m busy”, and why AI isn’t the solution to burnout, better leadership is.

Drawing on behavioural science, corporate experience, and seven years of data from my Busy = BS program, this episode offers a straight-talking, evidence-backed perspective on what’s really going wrong at work and what needs to shift if we want to lead well, without burning out.

If you're a purpose-driven leader trying to do hard things humanely, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the infinite workday is eroding performance, clarity, and wellbeing
• The hidden emotional signals behind “I’m busy”
• How urgency culture became the default and why it’s failing us
• What AI trends are really telling us about trust and leadership gaps
• The power of Wise Compassionate Leadership and how to practice it

Resources

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Microsoft Work Trend Index →

Harvard Business Review: How People are really using AI