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When managers and reports are both trapped by unrealistic expectations

My manager and I both know that our department's goals are unrealistic and our deadlines are impossible, but we keep pretending they're achievable in meetings with leadership, and I feel like we're both trapped in this performance that's burning everyone out.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Hierarchical pressure can create shared delusions that protect careers while destroying the work itself.

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