Rahaf Harfoush

Thought leader on human capacity, creativity, and burnout

'Redefining Human Capacity in the Modern Workplace'

Rahaf Harfoush is a digital anthropologist, bestselling author, and researcher exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and well-being. In her book Hustle and Float, she reveals how modern work culture drives burnout and what leaders must do to redesign sustainable performance.

A former member of President Obama’s digital team, Rahaf draws on global experience and deep research to challenge traditional measures of success, inspiring leaders to reject toxic productivity and embrace balance, creativity, and human potential.
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01. GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER ON CULTURE & TECH
 

Rahaf has advised governments, Fortune 500 companies, and global institutions on how digital culture reshapes human behavior. She brings a global lens to how technology and society intersect in the workplace.

02. AUTHOR OF HUSTLE AND FLOAT

Her bestselling book Hustle and Float challenges the myth of productivity and exposes the hidden costs of burnout. Her research helps leaders design work environments that maximize creativity while preserving well-being.
03. CHAMPION FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
 

Rahaf’s work emphasizes that long-term achievement comes not from constant hustle, but from balance, recovery, and human sustainability. She inspires organizations to redefine what true performance looks like.

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What to learn from Rahaf Harfoush

'Redefining Human Capacity in the Modern Workplace'


  • Why burnout undermines both personal health and long-term organizational performance.
  • How to build teams that are structured around human capacity, not just endless output.
  • Why redefining success is essential to fostering innovation and sustainable growth.