We have all seen it, or even felt it ourselves. An employee who was once on fire, truly passionate about their work, wakes up one morning completely burnt out and disillusioned. Over time, even meaningful work can start to feel heavy. Why does that happen, and how can we prevent today’s high performers from becoming tomorrow’s quiet quitters? Drawing from his groundbreaking research on work passion decline, Dr. David Shar shares what really causes people to lose their sense of drive and purpose. Blending storytelling, humor, and clear insights from his original research, David explains how passion can be both our greatest strength and our biggest risk when it becomes distorted by pressure, identity, or culture. Participants will learn to recognize the subtle warning signs that passion is beginning to fade and how to build environments that keep engagement and meaning alive. David translates complex research into practical steps HR professionals can use to help themselves and others stay connected, motivated, and thriving. This session reminds us that passion should fuel us, not drain us. With the right awareness and approach, we can create workplaces that make sustained passion possible and prevent burnout before it begins.