Stepping Back Before Burnout: Why Pausing Is Powerful Leadership

19/09/2025 12 min Episodio 318
Stepping Back Before Burnout: Why Pausing Is Powerful Leadership

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In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, host Russel Lolacher gets real about the warning signs of burnout and why stepping back is one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills. Drawing from his own experience producing daily episodes, running a newsletter, and working a full-time job, Russel shares how to recognize when your passion is turning into a grind, and how to model sustainable leadership by setting boundaries.You’ll learn:The early signs burnout is creeping in — before it hits hardWhy pausing isn’t failure but a necessary leadership practiceThree actionable steps to spot and address burnout earlyIf you’ve been feeling your joy fade, your fuse shorten, or your energy drop, this episode will remind you that protecting your well-being is how you protect your impact as a leader.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime