Social support shifts how the brain appraises stress, moving us from a threat state (not enough resources to meet the demands) to a challenge state (I can handle this). Social support is one of our most powerful resources, and unlike many, it is shaped by the culture and relationships of the places we spend most of our waking hours. Our research and the work of others make it clear: It is not the volume of demands alone that drives burnout. Harness the exponential effect of relational energy so morale doesn't rest on the leader alone. The Antidote Was Relational All AlongWe tend to treat burnout as an individual problem requiring individual fixes: better habits, more boundaries, and improved resilience.