Avoiding Burnout for Peak Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

05/08/2025 16 min
Avoiding Burnout for Peak Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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Abstract: This article discusses strategies that organizational leaders can implement to help employees avoid burnout and perform at their peak abilities. Burnout is defined using Maslach and Jackson's conceptualization involving emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment from chronic work stress. The negative impacts of burnout on individual health and organizational costs are reviewed. The article then examines evidence-based practices for managing workload, developing autonomy, and fostering community to engage employees and prevent burnout. An example of applying these strategies in a healthcare organization is provided. The article concludes that understanding burnout and implementing tailored strategies can transform organizational cultures into ones where employee well-being and high performance coincide.




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