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Working It

Working It live: How to get ahead without burning out

Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Audrey Tang, a psychologist and author of 'The Leader’s Guide to Resilience,' shares insights on leadership and burnout. She discusses how effective leaders manage pressure while modeling healthy behaviors. The conversation highlights the necessity of recognizing burnout signs, especially in men, and the importance of support in the workplace. Tang also addresses the unique challenges of remote work and emphasizes the balance between personal resilience and systemic changes for fostering a supportive environment.
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  • Successful leaders model healthy behavior and openly share struggles, fostering a supportive culture to combat workplace stress and burnout.
  • Resilience involves both individual coping strategies and addressing organizational structures, promoting a sustainable work environment for long-term wellbeing.

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Understanding Burnout

Burnout is characterized by emotional, physical, and social exhaustion primarily related to work, impairing one's ability to function effectively both personally and professionally. It is a serious condition that goes beyond simple stress, often requiring medical intervention when it escalates. The discussion clarifies that burnout can manifest similarly to stretching an elastic band to its limit, eventually leading to a state where the individual can no longer perform their tasks. Recognizing the signs of burnout in oneself and in colleagues is key to preventing it from becoming debilitating.

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