Podcast: Navigating the Burnout Epidemic: Insights and Strategies for Leaders
The Leader’s Intent Podcast Featuring Guest Bill Fournet
In this episode of the “Leaders Intent Podcast,” Bill Fournet joined host Ronnie Stevens to talk about navigating burnout and share insights and strategies for leaders. They focused on the signs and effects of burnout, the role of leadership in addressing it, and strategies to combat it.
Episode Highlights
01:05 – Defining burnout.
02:00 – Burnout statistics: Burnout leads to increased sick days, a higher likelihood of employees leaving their jobs, and a high percentage of employees reporting feelings of burnout.
04:30 – Factors leading to burnout.
07:05 – Impact of technology: The “always-on” culture.
09:53 – Work outside of 9-5.
12:20 – Creating rules of engagement and setting expectations.
21:44 – Remote vs. in-person.
24:50 – When a sense of guilt or obligation comes into play.
30:18 – What employers or even colleagues can do to help or maybe effectively respond if they think someone on their team or in their family is suffering from burnout.
36:21 – What you should do if you’re experiencing burnout.
Listen to the Full Episode Here
If your organization’s leaders needs help, contact Bill Fournet for a discovery call. I’m eager to help you and your team find relief through my Beating Burnout Keynote or Beating Burnout Interactive Workshop.
