As a leader, how can you help others when you're dealing with your own burnout? That's one of the questions I hear most often. The answer often starts with understanding compassion fatigue — what it is, how it shows up, and why it can be quietly devastating for leaders who genuinely want to do right by their teams. Most leaders say they got into leadership because they wanted to help others grow, develop, and achieve their goals. What many say they did not expect was the amou