One of the most talked-about mental health problems in the workplace today is burnout. The German-American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger first borrowed the term in the 1970s to describe a state of exhaustion caused by prolonged overwork he observed in his colleagues. Since then, burnout has taken on further definitions and complexity.

In this episode with Natascha Katzwinkel, we’ll explore the main components and symptoms of burnout and what leaders can do to help their teams prevent and fight this mental condition. Natascha underlines the importance of vulnerability. She believes that when leaders are vulnerable, they don’t feel threatened by others’ criticism—and that’s where real confidence resides.

Natascha also brings a fresh perspective on the topic of conflict at work. We often perceive conflict as a negative thing that threatens what we’ve worked so hard to create. But Natascha suggests that even though it can be uncomfortable and painful, conflict is valuable in helping us learn and grow. Without conflict, there will be no progress.

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