About this episode

The episode discusses burnout, its effects, and practical solutions for leaders to manage it.

In this episode, hosts Jim Desmond and Randy Fields define burnout as depleted physical, emotional, or spiritual energy, explain how it shows up in work and life, and highlight the contagious risk of running on empty. They offer practical fixes for leaders: set courageous boundaries, protect margin and time, empower your people to say no, and provide structure and space for recovery so teams and individuals can recharge and perform sustainably. Get your coffee and join us for Leadership Lost and Found!

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