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Ever notice how every sport includes timeouts? Those crucial moments when teams pause, regroup, and strategize are essential for victory—yet in leadership, we often believe constant motion equals success. Michael Levitt, global thought leader on burnout and workplace culture, challenges this dangerous misconception.

This conversation explores burnout not as a sudden collapse but as the culmination of accumulated choices and mindset patterns. The World Health Organization classified burnout as a "workplace phenomenon" that manifests when we're physically and mentally overwhelmed—but what's fascinating is how two people in identical positions can have drastically different experiences.

Michael shares his personal burnout journey, revealing how the path to recovery begins with childlike curiosity rather than self-judgment. "Approach everything with curiosity," he advises. "Ask why was that important to me? Why did I want to be a pillar in that community? To what end goal?"

For leaders experiencing isolation at the top, practical strategies emerge throughout our discussion. Quality sleep serves as the foundation for everything else. Writing thoughts down physically (not typing) helps transfer mental burdens to paper. Having trusted mentors who provide both cheerleading and honest critique creates crucial balance.

Perhaps most counterintuitive yet essential is the practice of strategic pausing. As Michael notes, "If you're constantly going, you're going to miss the exit ramp or opportunity because you're just going right past it." The wisdom in "The Tortoise and the Hare" contains profound leadership lessons—slow, steady progress ultimately outperforms frantic activity.

Ready to transform your leadership approach? Join us for this enlightening conversation that might just save you from burnout while enhancing your effectiveness. Remember: sometimes slowing down is exactly what you need to speed up results.

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