Stress in red with blurred words The pandemic introduced burnout into our common lexicon. Burnout was rarely talked about openly before the Covid pandemic. After the pandemic, people began using the term “burnout” to describe everything from too many Zoom meetings to too little time spent with colleagues. The drastic changes in lifestyle demanded by … Continue reading Why Stressed Out Is NOT Burned Out (but it should be taken as a warning sign)
Ninja Burnout behaves like a ninja: it relies on stealth to pull its victims far along the downward spiral before they are even aware of what’s happening. I’m not kidding. Based on decades of intensive research into the burnout experience, none of the people whom I interviewed believed that it was one singular event that … Continue reading The Stealthy Downward Spiral to Burnout
Baby steps walking away As an expert in workplace burnout, I’m often asked: “What should I do when I realize I’m burned out?” First of all, let me congratulate you on recognizing that you ARE burned out! I’m not being flippant. Denial is one of the key characteristics of the downward spiral to burnout. So … Continue reading The First Step to Take If You’re Burning Out
https://videopress.com/v/meh7LYNq?preloadContent=metadata An on-demand course to help you avoid and overcome burnout Burnout seems to be everywhere. More and more people are burning out from the stresses of their jobs, personal lives, and the on-going pandemic. While it's easy to burn out, it's very difficult to fully recover. But how do you know if you're burned … Continue reading How to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout
I was so grateful to be part of a TEDx event and am even more grateful that the YouTube video of my presentation has resonated with so many people! Burnout vs. PTSD: More similar than you think... focuses on the glaring similarities that I discovered in my research leading to the Burnout During Organizational Change Model … Continue reading My TEDx Talk Passes 350K Views! [VIDEO]
How do you know IF you've recovered from burnout? Based on my proprietary Burnout During Organizational Change Model (B-DOC), there are 3 stages following a burnout that leads to a full recovery. But it can take up to 2 years -- so be patient! Dr. Geri Puleo is the President/CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc. … Continue reading What IS Burnout Recovery? [VIDEO]
Last month I was thrilled to be part of an international online summit focusing on burnout in nurses. Even if you're not a nurse, the insights from the summit can help you avoid and overcome burnout. In this 30-minute interview, I discuss the workplace stressors that can lead to burnout. Thanks to the generosity of Ashild Tilrem … Continue reading How to Promote a Stress-Free Workplace [INTERVIEW]
This is video #7 in a 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how environments that condone (or encourage) politics can lead to sabotage and employee burnout -- plus I'll provide tips on how to prevent it from happening in your workplace. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the … Continue reading I Win…You Lose: How Politics and Sabotage Create Burnout [VIDEO]
This is video #3 in my 10-part series focusing on the 10 ways that organizations burn out employees. I'll discuss how focusing simply on financial results leads to employee burnout plus provide tips to balance tangible and intangible outcomes. Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an eLearning … Continue reading It’s About the Money! How Over-emphasizing ROI Creates Burnout [VIDEO]
Based on my research that is the basis of the Burnout During Organizational Change Model (B-DOC), this article explores the many similarities between burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
A New Way to Work 