S4. Ep. 5 - How to Stop Dying from Burnout
From Trusted Voices by Volt
December 3, 2025 · 53 min · Episode 15
About this episode
In this episode, Todd Henry discusses the challenges of leadership in higher education and how to combat burnout.
Leadership in higher education demands more than strategy—it requires energy, focus, and the courage to think creatively. In this episode, Todd Henry joins Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy to unpack what drains leaders most, why pruning distractions matters, and how authenticity and optimism can fuel brave, meaningful action on campus.
People in this episode
Hosts: Teresa Valerio Parrot, Erin Hennessy
Guest: Todd Henry
Topics covered
- burnout
- leadership
- higher education
- authenticity
- optimism
Keywords
- energy
- focus
- distractions
- meaningful action
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