Masters of Scale

Leading in an age of burnout, w/Arianna Huffington & Padmasree Warrior

Aug 1, 2023

Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, shares her insights on combating burnout, emphasizing that productivity thrives on well-being. Padmasree Warrior, founder of Fable, highlights the need for an empathetic leadership style and a supportive workplace culture. They discuss practical strategies like short breaks and digital detoxes to improve mental health. Their personal experiences with burnout lend authenticity to their advice, making a compelling case for prioritizing employee happiness in today's fast-paced, AI-driven world.

22:45

Episode guests

Padmasree Warrior

Arianna Huffington

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Human Capital and Workplace Well-Being

10min

Navigating Burnout and Intentional Business Growth

2min

Cultivating Workplace Happiness

7min

The Vital Connection Between Leadership and Team Resilience

5min

How do you nurture human talent in today’s AI-obsessed, pressure-cooker business climate? Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive and Huffington Post, and Padmasree Warrior, founder of Fable and former chief strategy officer at Cisco, offer actionable advice on avoiding burnout—for yourself and your teams. Arianna and Padma explain how productivity and positive business outcomes are directly linked to employees’ health and wellbeing. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, they share with host Bob Safian their personal experiences with burnout as well as simple tips, including how even a brief 60-second break can be a powerful tool to de-stress.

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