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Leaders Have a Hand in Burnout

Posted on September 16, 2021September 15, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in General, Leadership

I recently shared that organizations have a hand in burnout and when those organizations take well-being seriously, their organizational performance is 2.5 times greater compared to those who don't. Leaders also have a hand in burnout. Because of the high degree of interaction they have with their direct reports, they absolutely impact employee engagement and retention, and much of it comes down to supporting their well-being. Here I share the most direct and effective action leaders can take to demonstrate that they care about employee well-being, to improve overall performance.

Organizations Have a Hand in Burnout

Posted on September 9, 2021September 7, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in General, Leadership

Not taking burnout seriously is one of the top three mistakes organizations are making today. Yet when they do take it seriously, their organizational performance is 2.5 times greater compared to those who don't. Here I share the most direct and effective action organizations can take to demonstrate that they care about employee well-being, to improve overall performance.

2020 Was a Pivotal Year for Women

Posted on September 2, 2021September 10, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in Career/Workplace

Just released last week, LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence Index shows that 74% of women say they are very or somewhat stressed for work-related reasons, compared with just 61% of employed male respondents. While also this year, McKinsey reported that 1 in 4 women are now considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce altogether, something they would’ve never considered the year prior. What are organizations doing wrong when it comes to advancing women, particularly when it comes to women in leadership? Find out here as I'm interviewed by Amanda Laden, Founder of the VinoKarma Project.

3 Things That Are Holding You Back

Posted on August 19, 2021August 17, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in Career/Workplace

Feeling stuck in your role? Find out the three things that I've discovered after working with hundreds of professionals that are most likely holding you back!

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Quit

Posted on August 5, 2021August 18, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in Career/Workplace

Women left the workforce at higher rates than men in 2020 and many more are considering doing so in the near future - something they would've never considered the year prior. I know first-hand what this feels like as I experienced my own #burnout at the end of 2013, where I initially believed my only option was to quit my job if I were to save my family and my health. If you're like me and many of the other working women, I encourage you to pause and reflect on these three questions before making a decision to quit!

Creating Confidence in Your Communication

Posted on June 17, 2021June 16, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in Career/Workplace

When I work with organizations and executives on beating burnout, one of the key strategies I share is to begin with communication. But I’ve found that for many, they lack the confidence to initiate the communication and/or how they communicate lacks confidence. In this week’s video, I share what you must have in order to be confident in your communication.

When You Believe Things Aren’t Fair

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 by Colleen Hauk in Career/Workplace

In work and life, you've witnessed others receive things that not everyone else has. Maybe you or others felt at times that those situations weren't fair. Well, as employees return to the office, you will see more and more of this, where some will have different accommodations than others. How will you handle this for yourself or for your team as a leader? Watch this week's video to see how fairness can be shifted.

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