Anthony Klotz

In this engaging conversation, Anthony Klotz, a management professor at Texas A&M and the mind behind the term 'Great Resignation,' dives into the fascinating dynamics of workers leaving their jobs. He discusses when it's truly the right time to quit and the risks of regret that come with such decisions. Klotz emphasizes the importance of professionalism while resigning and shares insights on why open communication can enhance employee retention. He also touches on the trend of workers returning to former jobs, seeking better work-life balance.

Anthony Klotz, an organizational behavior professor and author who coined the phrase 'the Great Resignation,' discusses quitting and workplace jolts. He explains what makes events jolt-worthy and why people can be 'one event away' from leaving. Conversations cover how departures spread, how to plan and deliver resignations thoughtfully, and ways leaders can better recognize and respond to jolts.

Anthony Klotz, an organizational behavior professor who predicted the Great Resignation and wrote Jolted, explores why small shocks can trigger big career and relationship moves. He discusses pandemic- and AI-driven jolts, honeymoon hangovers that cause first-year quits, reframing quiet quitting as healthy resizing, and practical responses like pausing, diagnosing, and choosing voice or exit wisely.