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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Stress is a constant, but burnout is a choice -- and if we tap our emotional intelligence, we can stop burnout before it sets in. On this episode of I Wish They Knew, Dr. Kandi Wiens shares her research and strategies for achieving burnout immunity. She explores the concept and causes of burnout, shares the tools that leaders across all industries can use to keep burnout rates low among their teams, and offers three questions people can ask themselves to recover and heal from burnout. After listening to Kandi, you'll learn how to get out of burnout and restore a sense of wholeness in your personal and professional life! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Self-care is not about fixing a problem, but about unlocking and harnessing our potential.
• The culture of working harder and faster has led to a misunderstanding of peak performance.
• Power pausing, including physical, emotional, and growth mindset pauses, is essential for optimal functioning.
• Self-care serves as a foundation for personal growth and taking ownership of our thoughts and actions.
• Leaders have a role in facilitating change and growth by asking questions, listening, and creating a culture of care.

ABOUT KANDI WIENS

Dr. Kandi Wiens is a Senior Fellow at The University of Pennsylvania where she's taught at the Wharton Executive Education program and Graduate School of Education. Kandi is also an executive coach and speaker, a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Burnout Immunity: How to Use Your Emotional Intelligence to Develop Resilience and Heal from Work.

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