Most people think quitting is the story. It isn’t.
Five years ago, Dr. Anthony Klotz named a movement. The Great Resignation gave language to something millions were feeling but could not articulate. A quiet shift in how we relate to work.
Now he’s back. And this time, the conversation goes deeper.
In the Season 5 premiere of Why I Left, Anthony returns to unpack those moments and introduce a new framework from his upcoming book Jolted. He explains why the biggest career decisions rarely happen through careful spreadsheets and logical pros and cons. They happen in moments. A comment from a boss. A layoff down the hall. A return to office mandate. A global headline. A sudden realization that something no longer fits.
We talk about the six types of jolts that shape careers, the rise of reluctant stayers, the freedom shock of remote work, and why the future of work must be human centric. This is not just a conversation about quitting. It’s about clarity.
Enjoy!
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