Mark Butler is an expert working at the intersection of psychology and performance. Mark helps leaders and teams perform under pressure while reducing the mental-health risks that quietly undermine results. He’s known for turning complex psychological insights into practical tools leaders can use immediately. His work sits at the forefront of burnout prevention, psychosocial hazard compliance, and sustainable high performance for mid-market, owner-led companies. 

Mark explains how burnout, performance, and mental health are deeply interconnected, and why leaders often miss the early warning signs in themselves and others. He discusses how creating psychological safety, addressing organisational causes of stress, and focusing on wellbeing as a driver of performance can help leaders build resilient, high-performing teams. 

Takeaways 

• Burnout is usually an organisational problem, not a personal weakness or failure. 
• Leaders often notice burnout in others long before recognising it in themselves. 
• Emotions drive behaviour, performance, and decision-making more than logic alone. 
• Psychological safety allows teams to speak up before issues become serious. 
• Wellbeing is a stronger predictor of performance than engagement scores. 
• Middle managers play a critical role in identifying psychosocial risks early. 
• Compliance with psychosocial laws can directly improve culture and performance. 
• Adding meaningful play and connection can be more powerful than taking work away. 

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Author’s book
UP YOURS!: The Pursuit of Radical Self-care by Mark Butler https://amzn.to/3Xd59rH

Books recommended
Lead from the Heart by Mark C Crowley https://amzn.to/4rhG6kO
The Power of Employee Well-Being: Move beyond Engagement to Build Flourishing Teams by Mark C Crowley https://amzn.to/48zmotq 

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