Resources for Business Leader Burnout
Here at Fulling Management & Accounting, we work with small business owners all across the country. We know that small business owners often face adversity and can feel alone in their work, even when there is not a worldwide pandemic at play. Many leaders are feeling burnt out and exhausted after the events of the past few years. We have put together this list of resources for those who are feeling burnt out and in need of encouragement. You are doing wonderfully and are not alone in this.
Leadership
How to Get Out of a Funk - Podcast - Path for Growth Podcast
Listen to the four practical actions to help us get out of a funk and recommit to pursuing healthy growth.
Leading Out of Crisis (Pt. 1) - Video - Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Craig Groeschel discusses the need for a different crisis management approach than we had before and during the pandemic.
6 Keys to Leading Out of Crisis (Pt. 2) - Video - Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Craig Groeschel shares six key steps you need to take to lead your team and yourself out of the chaos of the last two years.
Conflict, Burnout, and Baby Steps Millionaires: Featuring Dave Ramsey - Video - Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Dave Ramsey shares about the kinds of fights he loves to lose with his team members, healthy conflict, and helping his staff avoid burnout.
Q&A with Shawn Johnson: Attacking Anxiety in Leadership - Video - Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Shawn Johnson walks us through his own raw battle with anxiety, how to lead while attacking anxiety, and how showing your struggles can strengthen, not weaken, your leadership.
The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again - Book by Tim Schurrer
This book invites you to reevaluate your definition of success and learn a new, freer way to go about achieving it.
Work-Life Balance
Redeeming Your Time - Book by Jordan Raynor
This book covers 7 biblical principles for being purposeful, present & productive. Creating margin will reduce the “burnt out” feeling.
This Is Why You're Exhausted - Video - Path for Growth
This short video encourages you to set your own pace.
The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done - Book by Kendra Adachi
This book invites you to live well by your own definition and equips you to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn’t.
Actions You Can Take
Get involved in organizations that help small business leaders or connect with other small business leaders. Our favorites include Path for Growth and EntreLeadership.
Implement self-care and regular vacations.
Develop next-level leaders so all the work doesn’t fall back on you. Delegate!
Ask the question, “What was I doing the last time I remember feeling very passionate about my business?”
Ask the question, “When was the last time I was my very BEST at work?”