Burnout has unfortunately become a common trend among business professionals. This is especially true for those up on the company pyramid. In spite of themselves suffering from the same, the leaders still need to ensure that their team members do not suffer from burnout. Before helping others cope up though, one needs to take care of one’s own physiological and psychological health. Specific corporate training sessions ought to be provided to help employees tide over these problems. The problem must not be considered an individual issue, but one that pertains to the entire group. Leaders themselves need to exhibit a sense of compassion. One needs to set a good example for the others to follow on. Focus must be established on diagnosing the reasons for this burnout in taking place. The leader must also act as an advocate for the team, speaking up for the others. He or she must also prove to be a beacon for optimism, so others feel good about working there.

Source:https://hbr.org/2019/03/how-to-help-your-team-with-burnout-when-youre-burned-out-yourself?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_weekly&utm_campaign=insider_activesubs&utm_content=signinnudge&referral=03551&deliveryName=DM42915

Uploaded Date:29 July 2019