Managers Are Burning Out—meQuilibrium and Blanchard Launch On-the-Go Leadership Training to Help
As workforce challenges mount, so do the pressures on those in charge. A 2024 report from meQuilibrium (meQ) reveals that managers are 36% more likely to feel burned out and 24% more likely to consider quitting compared to non-managers. The so-called manager crash—driven by constant disruption, inadequate support, and rising emotional strain—is fast becoming a quiet crisis for employers.
To tackle it head-on, meQ, a global leader in workforce resilience, has teamed up with Blanchard, a pioneer in leadership development, to provide targeted, on-demand support designed specifically for managers.
A “Super-Curriculum” for Stressed Leaders
The partnership integrates Blanchard’s bite-sized leadership insights—including microlearning modules, short videos, and actionable articles—into the meQ platform’s science-based cognitive and behavioral programs. The result is what meQ calls a “super-curriculum” built for managers at the moment of need.
“Managers can now access more help the instant they need it, in short, easy bites designed for learning on the go,” said Dustin DiTommaso, Chief Design Officer at meQuilibrium.
Meeting the Moment: Just-in-Time Training
The collaboration is grounded in a simple but urgent insight: Managers need help right now, not weeks from now in a day-long seminar.
“Today’s managers face significantly higher work demands and emotional strain compared to non-managers,” said Jan Bruce, CEO and co-founder of meQ. “In times of disruption, it’s especially crucial to offer them immediate help—before they crash.”
What’s Inside the Program?
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Blanchard’s renowned leadership development content—condensed into mobile-friendly microlearning
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Personalized campaigns delivered through meQ’s resilience platform
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Cognitive behavioral training, habit-building nudges, and tracking to support long-term change
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Skills in adaptive leadership, emotional agility, psychological safety, and burnout prevention
This strategic combination helps managers reflect, act, and reinforce the behaviors that matter most in real time.
Small Bites, Big Impact
“Managers often don’t have time for deep dives during chaotic workdays,” noted Britney Cole, Chief Innovation Officer at Blanchard. “This collaboration makes it easy for leaders to take action in the moment—sparking reflection, building skills, and reinforcing key leadership behaviors that drive meaningful change.”
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