It looks like progress. It feels like success. But it’s just a show.

Here’s why this happens:

→ OKRs and targets are simple to measure.
→ Real problem-solving is messy and slow.
→ Numbers reward short-term wins, not deep solutions.

This is what Radhika Dutt calls performance theater.

You are not a machine.

You are not your inbox.

You are not here to answer every ping in 10 minutes.

The world moves fast. Too fast. We have lost the art of slowing down and thinking for ourselves.

Here is what Jordan Peace from Fringe says

I'm an introvert and speaking is tough for me. But every time I share how the brain works, I get a rush. 🚀 That adrenaline isn't fear—it's energy.

I've spent a decade studying behavioral science and I live what I teach: change is possible. I turn my weakness into my strength, and you can too.

Happy employees don't just feel better; they make companies rich.

High-engagement teams: 21% more profitable.

Happy workers: 13% more productive.

It's not about perks; it's about real well-being, trust, and support.

Matt Phelan from Happiness Index

The myth of "open doors" to HR is just that—a myth. They listen, but often nothing changes, or you get labeled "the problem." HR's hands are tied; they can't fix what leadership ignores. Protect yourself by documenting everything and finding allies.

#workplace #HR #Leadership

Your brain wasn't built for endless Zoom calls and performance reviews. It's time for an upgrade. 🧠

This week's newsletter is all about working with your own biology.

Check it out: simplyhuman.substack.com/p/does-your-...