193: Quiet Cracking- Why Your A-Players Are Pulling Back (and What to Do)

Quiet quitting made headlines, but it’s time to talk about a deeper threat: Quiet Cracking.

This episode is all about what happens when your most reliable, engaged, high-performing team members start slowly disengaging- not because they want to slack off, but because they’re burned out, spread thin, and overwhelmed. The kicker? They’re still showing up. Still doing the work. But the spark is fading.

If you’re noticing your star players stepping back or losing their usual energy, this episode is for you. I break down:

• What Quiet Cracking is (and how it’s different from quiet quitting)
• Why high performers are especially at risk right now
• The ripple effect it has on your team’s culture and morale
• 3 foundational steps to stop it before it spreads

This isn’t about sweeping transformation, it’s about getting back to the basics that work. Plus, I share a lightweight tool that can help you get ahead of burnout and build resilience into your team every week.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Snippets Template: liagarvin.com/snippets
• More on The New Manager Playbook: liagarvin.com