Agency At Work

Burnout, anxiety, and disconnection are at crisis levels. This book introduces agency — a proven, practical framework to thrive in the modern workplace. With burnout surging, Agency at Work offers a powerful and refreshing solution: reclaiming your personal, social, and growth agency to restore control, motivation, and meaning in your career. Drawing on real-world insights from thriving outliers — professionals who flourish despite overwhelming work conditions — Indro Roy presents 10 actionable rules that empower you to break free from frustration and stagnation. From time-boxing your tasks and reverse networking, to assembling a personal board of advisors, each chapter provides field-tested strategies that you can apply immediately to take ownership of your work, well-being, and future.