50: Navigating Leadership Burnout with Stephanie Greene

23/04/2025 49 min Temporada 2 Episodio 50
50: Navigating Leadership Burnout with Stephanie Greene

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Send us a textStephanie Greene, founder of HealthBridge Consulting, shares her journey from 25 years in healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship after hitting burnout and receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis at age 49.• Reaching a breaking point at age 50 when comparing her life to her mother's cancer diagnosis at the same age• Realizing her leadership position as Chief Operating Officer wasn't bringing fulfillment despite achieving career goals• Late-life ADHD diagnosis providing context for lifelong struggles and workplace challenges• The problem with traditional burnout advice focusing on self-care activities rather than addressing root causes• Why leadership development fails when it only focuses on performance metrics rather than human connection• The importance of creating psychological safety in teams where vulnerability is rewarded• How hierarchical power dynamics affect communication even in small business settings• Practical techniques for encouraging open dialogue and honest feedback in teams• The unique challenges of leading small, tight-knit teams while maintaining appropriate boundariesIf you're experiencing constant overwhelm, remember it's not normal, and there is a way out. Organizations that aren't investing in leadership development should start now—it's where success truly lies.Follow Stephanie & HealthBridge Consulting:HealthBridge Consulting's Facebook Stephanie's LinkedinHealthBridge Consulting's LinkedinHealthBridge Consulting's WebsiteCheck out the Small Business Bestie WebsiteFollow along on the Small Business Bestie Pod Facebook Join the growing community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallbusinessbestiesConnect with Michelle on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bestiemichellesmockCheck out the Small Business Bestie Website Cultivate Accounting is the preferred partner of Small Business Besties for all things small business accounting needs. Check them out!www.cultivatelex.comhttps://www.facebook.com/cultivateaccounting

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