Communicating Burnout to Leadership: Helpful Tips and Best Practices

In this podcast interview, the speakers had an important discussion about how to best successfully communicate a need for rest and recovery during burnout to leadership.

Questions the moderator asked the speakers:
-What are some best practices for legal professionals to recognize and identify burnout in themselves or their colleagues before it becomes a major issue?
-Communication can be challenging when dealing with sensitive topics like burnout. Could you share some effective strategies for initiating a conversation about burnout with firm leadership?
-Many legal professionals worry about the repercussions of discussing burnout.  How can they navigate their conversation without jeopardizing their professional growth?
-Can you highlight some success stories or examples where effective communication about burnout led to a positive change within a law firm?
-Are there any specific tools or resources that legal professionals can utilize when discussing burnout with leadership, such as data, surveys, or industry benchmarks?

Moderator:
@Tanya Pereira - Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Speakers:
@Adam Wehler - Director of Practice Support, Robinson Bradshaw
@Julie Wilson - Legal Resources & Innovation Lawyer, Gowling WLG

Recorded on 10-25-2023