In high-stakes professional environments, the traditional understanding of burnout as a sudden “wall” is being redefined. Damian Salas, Associate Dean and Assistant Teaching Professor at the Close School of Entrepreneurship, examines this phenomenon in his recent article for Psychology Today.

The piece introduces “The Recovery Gap,” a critical metric that measures the time-lag between a high-stress event and a reasoned response. Salas argues that burnout often manifests as “execution friction”—a slowing of decision velocity—long before emotional exhaustion sets in. By reframing recovery as a strategic requirement rather than a personal choice, the article provides a vital framework for leaders to maintain peak performance and build truly resilient teams.

To read the full article and discover how to monitor your own recovery gap, click HERE!