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#35 - 5 Top Causes of Burnout (And What Leaders Can Do About Them)

#35 - 5 Top Causes of Burnout (And What Leaders Can Do About Them)

FromThe Career Rx Podcast for Doctors


#35 - 5 Top Causes of Burnout (And What Leaders Can Do About Them)

FromThe Career Rx Podcast for Doctors

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:The top 5 causes of burnout, according to the top expertWhat leaders can do to prevent or mitigate burnout - because burnout is about the workplace, not the people doing the work!Tool to tackle the core causes of burnout - you don’t have to have a leadership role or  title to start with theseWhat your boss really should be doing - and it’s probably not what you think.What can leaders do to prevent burnout? No matter if you’re a leader by title or by behavior, there are several things that you can do to tackle burnout within your organization. As we all know now, burnout is not about individuals - it’s about the workplace environment. We’ve got to focus on the environment for solutions. Admittedly, unless you’re the CEO, you’re still in the boat where you as an individual are being asked to solve an organizational problem. So what are the top 5 causes of burnout? Per Dr. Christina Maslach, one of the foremost burnout researchers, they are:Unfair treatment at workUnmanageable workloadLack of role clarityLack of communication and support from their managerUnreasonable time pressureBurnout is an extremely important topic to address. I hope this episode will inspire you and equip you to be a powerful proponent of change in your organization.In this Episode: [00:43] Burnout in the workplace is an epidemic.[02:02] What burnout is really about, and why it’s not the people who need fixing.[03:41] The top 5 causes of burnout.[04:58] What does it mean to be unfairly treated at work? [06:15] How professional branding relates to treating people fairly (hint: this is huge)[08:17] You truly cannot do it all. And you shouldn’t. [09:00] Managing up, prioritization, and calibration of expectations[11:25] Is it ever good to say ‘that’s not my job’? [14:52 The magic of a good “RACI”. [15:07] Why communication is key to managing burnout.[16:45] Why ‘open door’ policies may make things worse[19:40] How to set the boundaries, norms, and expectations for working and availability. [24:05] Have you taken the free 5-Day Schedule Detox?[24:42] You won’t believe the response to this physician’s committee resignation!Links and Resources: Burnout is About Your Workplace, Not Your People by Jennifer MossTransforMD Schedule DetoxEpisode #5: 6 Secrets to Setting Successful Boundaries at Work (not a magic burnout fix, but also important!)Episode #25: How to Make a Career Change for DoctorsBlog Post: Save Your Breath About Your BurnoutBlog Post: I Said "No" To Everything For a Year...Here's What I LearnedLet’s connect!Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You know you're not alone. Many doctors are frustrated by bureaucracy, stagnation, and burnout. If you're stuck on a career treadmill and your hard work isn't getting you the results you deserve, you need The Career Rx! This podcast is about modern business, branding, social media, and digital platforms to help physicians advance their careers. Grow your practice, build a successful physician side gig, achieve academic promotion, become a physician entrepreneur, and even transition to a nonclinical career. From the author of The Social Prescription (social media for doctors) and the creator of The Rx Series (business, public speaking, professional branding, and digital marketing for doctors), this podcast will help you do more of the work you love (and less of what you don't) by teaching you both timeless and modern career strategies that you don't learn in medical school. Finally, enjoy career success on your own terms with The Career Prescription podcast for doctors and other healthcare leaders.