Burnout is a serious issue which the World Health Organization (WHO) now recognizes as a legitimate medical condition. While it’s normal to feel very tired or stressed occasionally due to work, burnout is much more serious and should be recognized and treated as soon as possible. Below are the most common
The 5 Key Causes of Burnout and How to Avoid Them
Burnout is a common term in the business world although it’s not always well understood. It’s important not to confuse it with how you might feel after a few bad weeks at the office because burnout is much more serious than simply feeling stressed or tired. Burnout usually materializes after an extended period of time such as months or even years of high stress and/or intense dissatisfaction with the job. Symptoms include being exhausted all the time, irritability, feeling unaccomplished and unappreciated, and generally being so completely worn out by the role that you question your ability to remain in it.
Striving to Reach the Top? Avoid these 3 Common Transition Pitfalls
Many senior executives view admission to the C-suite as the ultimate achievement. To them, it is proof positive that they have what it takes to rise to the very top of the organization and lead from the helm.
Habits that Hold Women Back in their Careers
In their book How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job, authors Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith put forward that women face very different and specific challenges than men in advancing their careers.