Leading Beyond Any Title

Leading Beyond Any Title - Before the Breaking Point: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout in Leadership

Aug 19, 2024

Burnout is a growing concern in leadership, particularly during demanding seasons. The discussion highlights the difference between stress and burnout, urging leaders to recognize vulnerabilities within themselves and their teams. They delve into managing remote teams post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building and regular check-ins. Balancing team performance and well-being is vital, as is fostering an environment of open communication. Strategies for nurturing both self and team resilience are explored, ensuring leaders can support their teams effectively.

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Recognizing early signs of stress and burnout through self-awareness and regular check-ins is essential for effective leadership and team well-being.

Creating a supportive work culture that values self-care and open conversations can significantly mitigate burnout risks among team members.

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Understanding and Identifying Burnout

Burnout is a complex phenomenon that varies significantly among individuals, making it challenging to diagnose and address. It exists on a continuum, where mere stress can escalate into complete burnout, requiring professional help. Recognizing the early signs is crucial, as leaders must differentiate between periods of high stress and true burnout. Self-awareness emerges as a vital tool for leaders, necessitating an understanding of how stress manifests personally and for team members.

Intro

2min

Understanding Burnout and Leadership

14min

Navigating Remote Leadership: Understanding Team Dynamics Post-Pandemic

3min

Balancing Team Performance and Well-Being in Leadership

3min

Navigating Leadership: Recognizing Burnout and Fostering Care

4min

Feeling stretched too thin? Overextension can easily lead to burnout, but how can you recognize the warning signs in yourself and your team before it’s too late? Join Craig and Jennie in this insightful episode as they dive into the key drivers of burnout, how to identify when you're reaching your limit, and actionable strategies to manage it. Packed with valuable ideas and tips for leaders, this discussion is a must-listen for anyone looking to foster a healthier, more resilient team. Tune in to gain the insights you need to keep your team thriving.

Follow SAIT Corporate Training on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/saitcorporatetraining/?viewAsMember=true

Connect directly with Jennie and Craig on LinkedIn:

Jennie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniengilbert/
Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craighess/

Have burning questions about leadership that you'd like us to address? Email them to leadership.questions@sait.ca and let your voice be heard.

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