Exhausted but not burned out: Leading through a tough project
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Claim: a team survives a sudden high‑stakes project exhausted but not burned out by closing the stress cycle, clearing calendars, and making three plans — for self, with the team, for the team. Concrete moves: block focus time, daily syncs, detailed hourly goals and selective micromanagement of schedules; emotional tools include physical release and self‑compassion. Outcome: work equivalent to 16 projects in one week across 8 teams, delivered on time, two promotions, and no burnout.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00The reality of burnout
- 2:17Work and personal life
- 4:25Facing a major challenge
- 6:02Defining tough projects
- 10:17Closing the stress cycle
- 11:57Survival planning steps
- 14:26Planning for yourself
- 16:35Planning with the team
- 18:16Planning for the team
- 20:54The role of kindness
- 23:00Results and conclusion
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