Feb 2, 2021
This week on The Workplace Headcase, my obsession is burnout. As someone who has burned out spectacularly, this topic is one I think about often.
This week's guest, Jason Lauritsen was blindsided by burnout and lived to tell the tale too. Jason is an author, speaker, professional development coach who spends his time helping organizations and leaders solve the problem of employee engagement.
Jason tells his story of how his bout of burnout shaped his current concept of work, how compartmentalizing work and life is a recipe for burnout, and opportunities companies can give their employees to work through their rough periods and mitigate burnout.
I want to give a big thank you to Jason for being my first guest, being open and honest, and modeling to others that sharing your story is not so hard!
To check out Jason’s work, visit his website jasonlauritsen.com. Follow us @workplaceheadcase on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn and on Twitter @wpheadcase to learn more about the podcast!
00:38 - Jason's Quick Hits
03:08 - The WPH Song of the Week
04:43 - Dawn introduces the topic of burnout and her relationship with Jason.
08:28 - Jason’s story of burnout that changed his concept of work. Spoiler alert: 2020 was a dumpster fire!
22:09 - Risks of compartmentalizing work and life; Compartmentalization is a survival mechanism and an indication that danger is present.
33:00 - The signs and causes of burnout
38:08 - What are the pain points that companies need to understand and the things that companies can do to help reduce burnout?
Episode Resources:
Book: A Peacock In The Land Of Penguins
The Workplace Headcase Playlist; Spotify