Exhaustion is often blamed on individuals. But most exhaustion is designed. When systems are unclear, constantly shifting, or overloaded with competing priorities, people don’t burn out because they lack resilience, they burn out because the work itself is unsustainable. Stewardship asks leaders to look beyond effort and examine design. Systems Speak Louder Than Values Many organizations say they value people, well-being, and sustainability. But systems tell the truth. System