I once spoke with a candidate who openly shared they were burnt out and looking for a healthier environment. That honesty didn’t hurt them, it helped. The right teams value self awareness. How honest are you about burnout in interviews?

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I love this example. It reminds me how much leadership maturity it takes to reward honesty over polish. I’ve seen too many candidates coached to “never admit weakness,” but the right teams actually prefer that self-awareness. It signals a thoughtful, reflective employee who can grow. I wonder how many great people get overlooked because they try to hide that they’re human.

Absolutely. So many talented people get filtered out because they hide their struggles instead of showing insight. Teams that value growth and reflection end up with stronger, more resilient employees.

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