Leaders can be extremely prone to burnout given the time and energy commitments their roles require. Here are some tips on how to sustain passion & motivation at the workplace.
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Senior executives in leadership and managerial roles are an often neglected category when it comes to discussions on motivation or self-management. It is mistakenly believed that they have sorted out their professional lives and do not require any interventions. However, it may surprise you that there are increasing numbers of those suffering from stress or burnout in the workplace.
In this article, we will share some tips that can help senior executives to prevent burnout.
Coaching Mentality
Instead of the old school method of boss-employee, senior executives must adopt a coaching style. As a coach, he/she can help employees with their professional development, accelerating their career, and improving skills and capabilities. This aspect can be very gratifying for many senior executives and therefore effectively reduce risk of burnout.
Sense of Purpose
Senior executives should take the time to regularly interact with both internal and external stakeholders. This will allow them to appreciate the impact of their business on the lives of people and in society , beyond a monetary sense. This will allow them to understand the greater role they play and the scale of their contribution, thereby preventing burnout.
Self-love
One of the main reasons for burnout is the lack of attention to physical and emotional well-being. Senior executives often forego sleep & leisure to meet their commitments. This is further aggravated by poor habits like unhealthy eating, drinking, smoking, lack of exercise, etc. It is essential for them to be proactive about their health to prevent falling victim to burnout.
Unplug
Technology has made our work easier but has taken away our peace of mind. Senior executives who are constantly connected virtually are at a greater risk of burnout than those who take a few hours to unplug and unwind. Having an alternative number for emergency purposes only will allow senior executives to stay away from the constant interference of technology while still being able to respond on-time for high priority incidents.
