The Burnout Imperative

How Leaders Break the Cycle and Build Systems That Strengthen Organizations—and Themselves

Published by Forbes Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Burnout is an $8 trillion problem. This book helps you solve it—strategically.

The Burnout Reset equips leaders, high-performers, and organizations with a practical, research-backed plan for identifying, reversing, and preventing burnout—without sacrificing success. Drawing from her own journey as a hedge fund executive and caregiver, Patrice Bonfiglio exposes how burnout quietly drains performance, creativity, and revenue.

With insights from The Burnout Club podcast and a national study of over 1,000 professionals, this book reveals why current fixes aren’t working—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to reclaim energy, drive innovation, and lead resilient, high-performing teams.

Inside you’ll discover how to:
  • Recognize the hidden signs of burnout before performance collapses
  • Create systems that support deep focus and sustainable creativity
  • Build authentic support networks at work and home
  • Redesign team culture to reduce perfectionism and prevent overload
  • Use targeted experiments to restore energy and engagement

Whether you're a CEO, people manager, or ambitious professional, The Burnout Reset offers a powerful path forward—one based on data, empathy, and action

About The Author

PATRICE BONFIGLIO s the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP and CFO of Sarissa Capital Acquisition Corp., where she leads strategic operations in the high-stakes hedge fund sector. A multi-role executive and host of the acclaimed podcast The Burnout Club Bonfiglio is known for her bold insights on performance, leadership, and workplace transformation. She brings a rare perspective from the intersection of Wall Street, caregiving, and corporate burnout, drawing on both lived experience and research-backed solutions. Based in New York, Bonfiglio is an expert speaker and thought leader helping individuals and organizations sustain excellence without sacrificing health, relationships, or purpose.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Forbes Books (December 1, 2026)
  • Length: 232 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798887505428

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