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RSVP to our Season 2 Launch Party here:https://link.journeycare.app/widget/form/5Sw0ddvSaswqo5UvAL5qSarah and Courtney dive into why you can’t "self-care" your way out of a toxic workplace, using the classic metaphor of the canary in the coal mine. They discuss why the solution to burnout isn't making employees tougher, but rather fixing the "mine" through better workloads, fair pay, and truly supportive leadership.Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week.The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast Show notes Maslach, C., & Leiter, M. P. (2022). The burnout challenge: Managing people’s relationships with their jobs. Harvard University Press.Re: Coal Facts - Sarah is not an actual coal researcher, so please take any such facts as fun and not, in fact, factual.
Sarah and Courtney talk about how folks might be resistant to organizational change, but that leaders can navigate through the uncertainties of change through establishing buy-in, rewarding short-term wins, and including staff in the entire change process. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast Show notes Link to nursing article: Cornell, P., Herrin-Griffith, D., Keim, C., Petschonek, S., Sanders, A. M., D'mello, S., ... & Shepherd, G. (2010). Transforming nursing workflow, part 1: the chaotic nature of nurse activities. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(9), 366-373. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0b013e3181ee4261 The Majestic Grille Memphis https://www.majesticgrille.com/jobs/
Brought to the by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation, Sarah Burress (Director of Operations for KPF) and Dr. Courtney Keim (workplace wellness researcher, professor, & KPF Board member) explore burnout, leadership, and workplace wellbeing, focusing on the nonprofit sector. The Burnout Room podcast is full of honest conversations with leaders and staff, psychology-based insights, and practical strategies to help mission-driven folks recognize and prevent burnout, reduce its impact, and navigate it with intention. In episode 1, Sarah and Courtney define what burnout is while sharing their own burnout stories. At the end of the episode, they offer their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for. You can find The Burnout Room podcast and our socials on our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast
Taylor Swift is not just a mega-superstar, singer, songwriter, and performer, she is also an organizational leader. Listen as Sarah and Courtney break down the leadership of Taylor and the positive organizational culture she created on The Eras tour. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. We want to hear from you! Click on the link to “The Inbox” submission, where we answer your sticky workplace questions. Or donate to KPF to support our work! https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroomast Show notes: There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift - Book by Kevin Evers Miss Americana - Taylor Swift Documentary (Netflix)
Dr. Liz Todd Byron explains how nonprofits can partner with colleges and universities to achieve their mission through community engaged work. Liz, as a Director of Community Engagement at Bellarmine University, details what community engaged work is, explains the 5 pillars of that work, and tells her own journey navigating burnout as an educator and working Mom. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast
We all have those songs that define our professional lives, whether they’re the high-energy anthems that get us through a Monday or the melancholy B-sides we hum when the fluorescent lights feel a little too bright. Listen as Courtney and Sarah warm up their walkman’s, quiz each other with their workplace anthems, and talk burnout through music. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44hkemFUCoX7LpfjlllQn7?si=LXx1vGqrQ_-x6LMMKJuUcg
Steven Farr, HR Leader, reflects with Courtney and Sarah about his upcoming retirement after 40 years of nonprofit experience. Steven offers his wisdom on how leaders should be curious when helping staff navigate burnout, asking questions rather than coming with pre-determined solutions. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast
Sarah and Courtney dive into why you can’t "self-care" your way out of a toxic workplace, using the classic metaphor of the canary in the coal mine. They discuss why the solution to burnout isn't making employees tougher, but rather fixing the "mine" through better workloads, fair pay, and truly supportive leadership. Sarah and Courtney end by offering their "Ripples of Gratitude", where they say who they are especially thankful for this week. The Burnout Room, sponsored by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation (KPF), is a podcast about burnout, effective leadership, and wellbeing in nonprofits. Link to “The Inbox Submission” where we answer your workplace questions https://linktr.ee/theburnoutroompodcast Show notes Maslach, C., & Leiter, M. P. (2022). The burnout challenge: Managing people’s relationships with their jobs. Harvard University Press. Re: Coal Facts - Sarah is not an actual coal researcher, so please take any such facts as fun and not, in fact, factual.
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