From Burnout to Breakthrough:
How Leaders Can Recharge and Boost Their Energy
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of leaders in keynotes, workshops, and intimate boardroom coaching sessions. And in nearly every setting, I ask them to reflect on a simple question: “What’s the primary emotion you’ve been feeling over the last 30-60 days?”
I’ve asked this of over 15,000 leaders, and the answers are eye-opening. Here are the top six responses I hear time and time again:
While I do get a few responses like joy and gratitude, it’s striking how many leaders, managers, and team members are dealing with these heavy emotions—emotions that too often lead to burnout.
The truth is, no matter how capable we are, life has a way of depleting us. And yet, there’s a way through. Instead of diving into the reasons behind our burnout, I want to focus on something more empowering: how to shift from burnout to breakthrough.
Share the Energy!
If this post resonated with you or you know someone who’s feeling drained, overwhelmed, or burned out, don’t keep it to yourself—share it! We all have moments when we need a reminder to refocus on what gives us energy. By sharing this, you might just give someone the nudge they need to make a positive shift in their life.
Let’s help each other turn burnout into breakthrough!
–Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a Seattle-based leadership development company. Steve is a dynamic, highly-sought-after speaker who has delivered more than 2,500 presentations to a list of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Pandora Radio, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Corporation, the Ritz Carlton group, and the U.S. Social Security Administration. He recently was voted #1 by the readership of Huffington Post as the Most Inspirational Leader on Social Media.
A published author on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve resides near Seattle with his wife Julie where they enjoy time with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
