Work Isn’t Working: The Hidden Cost of Thoughtload
Work isn’t working. But it’s not the workload that’s killing us–most senior leaders would love to be able to do the work. No, it’s not the workload, it’s the thoughtload; the silent tax on our performance and productivity. In this interactive Blend Masterclass, Dr. Liane Davey delves into the cost of thoughtload on innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
In this session, you’ll learn about the treacherous triad of rising cognitive demands, increasing emotional burdens, and depleted energy reserves. You’ll get practical strategies for lowering your own thoughtload and leading in a way that helps you manage the madness and free your team to do great work. Expect hard-hitting insights into how leaders perpetuate high thoughtload, along with evidence-based techniques and tools you can take back to your organization.
Liane Davey is a bestselling author of four books, including The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Your Organization Back on Track and You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and is regularly cited by media outlets for her expertise in leadership, team effectiveness, and productivity. As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises companies including Amazon, McDonald’s, Deloitte, UNICEF, and TD Bank. Liane has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. Her new book, Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work, is out in May 2026.

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