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How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Burnout with Leah Weiss

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What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the silent erosion of self that can happen even when everything looks right on the outside. Leah shares how burnout crept in under the guise of purpose, why discernment can't be done alone, and how the small act of knitting helped her find her way back to herself. This episode is a map for anyone wondering is it me? Is it the job or is it the world we're trying to survive in?

Key Takeaways:

  • The issue of burnout, particularly in the workplace.
  • Personal experiences and challenges related to burnout.
  • The importance of recognizing signs and symptoms of burnout.
  • The concept of discernment in addressing dissatisfaction.
  • Distinction between burnout and compassion fatigue.
  • The role of community and support in navigating burnout.
  • Factors contributing to burnout at individual, team, and organizational levels.
  • The significance of psychological safety and team dynamics.
  • The search for meaning and alignment of personal values in work.
  • The impact of entrepreneurship on well-being, particularly for women founders.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Leah Weiss, check out these other episodes:

Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien

How to Deal with Burnout Through Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff

For full show notes, click here!

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The Tao Te Ching is one of those books I keep coming back to. Ancient wisdom, wrapped in poetry, that somehow feels more relevant every year. Like this line: “If you look to others for happiness, you will never be happy. If your well-being depends on money, you will never be content.“Simple. Clear. Actually useful.I’ve teamed up with Rebind.ai to create an interactive edition of the Tao—forty essential verses, translated into plain, everyday language, with space to reflect, explore, and ask questions. It’s like having a conversation not just with the Tao, but with me too. If you’re looking for more clarity, calm, or direction, check it out here.

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What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the silent erosion of self that can happen even when everything looks right on the outside. Leah shares how burnout crept in under the guise of purpose, why discernment can't be done alone, and how the small act of knitting helped her find her way back to herself. This episode is a map for anyone wondering is it me? Is it the job or is it the world we're trying to survive in?

Key Takeaways:

  • The issue of burnout, particularly in the workplace.
  • Personal experiences and challenges related to burnout.
  • The importance of recognizing signs and symptoms of burnout.
  • The concept of discernment in addressing dissatisfaction.
  • Distinction between burnout and compassion fatigue.
  • The role of community and support in navigating burnout.
  • Factors contributing to burnout at individual, team, and organizational levels.
  • The significance of psychological safety and team dynamics.
  • The search for meaning and alignment of personal values in work.
  • The impact of entrepreneurship on well-being, particularly for women founders.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Leah Weiss, check out these other episodes:

Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien

How to Deal with Burnout Through Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff

For full show notes, click here!

Connect with the show:

The Tao Te Ching is one of those books I keep coming back to. Ancient wisdom, wrapped in poetry, that somehow feels more relevant every year. Like this line: “If you look to others for happiness, you will never be happy. If your well-being depends on money, you will never be content.“Simple. Clear. Actually useful.I’ve teamed up with Rebind.ai to create an interactive edition of the Tao—forty essential verses, translated into plain, everyday language, with space to reflect, explore, and ask questions. It’s like having a conversation not just with the Tao, but with me too. If you’re looking for more clarity, calm, or direction, check it out here.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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