Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters

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by Anthony Klotz · 2026

A research-based exploration of why people leave jobs, when staying may be the better choice, and how pivotal events—what Klotz calls “jolts”—shape work and life decisions. The book applies organizational psychology to help readers and leaders make more deliberate choices about quitting, staying, and navigating change.

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Hidden Brain
Life jolts can redirect careers, relationships, and creativity
The episode examines when sudden disruptions deserve action, when intuition needs scrutiny, and how distance can help difficult problems yield insight.
Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 37m

1 episode featuring Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters

Life jolts can redirect careers, relationships, and creativity