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Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People

4 Star Review


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Editorial Book Review:

By Daniella Stewart


This book dives deep into the challenges and nuances of leadership in today’s high-pressure environments, offering a fresh and practical approach to navigating burnout. Drawing on both personal experiences and professional expertise, the author highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, and creating boundaries in order to reclaim the joy and passion of leading others.


At its core, the book is a kind guide for leaders who feel like they have too much to do in their jobs. It recognizes the damage that constant responsibility, long hours, and high expectations for success can do to your mental and physical health. By telling honest stories about her own experiences with burnout, the author makes the trip more human and relatable. By making this book vulnerable, the author wants readers to stop, think, and see the danger signs in themselves and their teams.


This book distinguishes itself with its doable tactics. From establishing reasonable limits to creating workplace cultures that support diversity and well-being, each chapter is bursting with useful ideas. The author offers scripts and drills meant to enable leaders not only recognize burnout but also actively fight it, therefore changing their attitude to both business and personal life.


One particularly strong part is about moving from a production-oriented perspective to one of purpose. The book redefines leadership as a chance for development, creativity, and connection rather than as a continual grind. It reminds readers that taking care of oneself is the basis for properly guiding others; so, leadership does not have to sacrifice personal well-being.


Anyone in a leadership role should read this motivating, intelligent, and very relevant book. Whether your burnout is present right now or you just want to avoid it, the ideas and techniques provided here will enable you to rekindle your passion and lead with fresh vitality.


About the Author 

Daisy Auger-Dominguez




Daisy Auger-Domínguez is a cross-sector, global leader, speaker, author, and workplace strategist. With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to build high-performing teams and shift culture to drive performance without burning out. Described as a calming and invigorating voice, Daisy prioritizes people and culture as a winning strategy.


Her advisory firm, Auger-Domínguez Ventures, bridges the gap between how organizations should work and how they actually work through fractional CPO engagements, coaching, virtual and in-person keynotes, and interactive workshops. She also advises startup and venture technology companies that are building a better future of work, helping founders create impactful and lasting solutions. Her books, Inclusion Revolution and Burnt Out to Lit Up  offer actionable strategies for building inclusive workplaces and revitalizing leadership practices.


A dynamic storyteller, Daisy's insights have been featured at TEDx and in publications, including the Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her contributions have earned her accolades, such as being named one of Hispanic Executive's Top 10 Leaders and one of People en Español's 25 Most Powerful Women. She serves on the Board of Trustees at Bucknell University, her alma mater, is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, Makers Advisory Board, and a strategic advisor for PeopleTech Enterprise.


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