You’ve sat in meetings where everyone nods, no one disagrees, and a decision is reached, only to have no one take responsibility for it. You’ve noticed a director who used to be sharp and present become flat and cautious. You’ve felt the muted response to another 4pm special on a Friday.
This is what burnout looks like. It hides in plain sight. People can spend months in this state without thinking anything is wrong, telling themselves this is just how things are.