Stepping Back Before Burnout: Why Pausing Is Powerful Leadership

Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcast

In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, host Russel Lolacher gets real about the warning signs of burnout and why stepping back is one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills. Drawing from his own experience producing daily episodes, running a newsletter, and working a full-time job, Russel shares how to recognize when your passion is turning into a grind, and how to model sustainable leadership by setting boundaries.

You’ll learn:

• The early signs burnout is creeping in — before it hits hard
• Why pausing isn’t failure but a necessary leadership practice
• Three actionable steps to spot and address burnout early

If you’ve been feeling your joy fade, your fuse shorten, or your energy drop, this episode will remind you that protecting your well-being is how you protect your impact as a leader.

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