Episode 2: Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Among Leaders with Dr. Stephanie Romero

Summary

Dr. Stephanie Romero of Awaken Pittsburgh (awakenpittsburgh.org) discusses the importance of mindfulness and addressing burnout and compassion fatigue among leaders. She shares her personal experience as a teacher and the realization that anger can be a symptom of burnout and compassion fatigue. Stephanie explains the concept of mindfulness and its correlation with meditation. She emphasizes the role of empathy in cultivating a culture of mindfulness and empathy in organizations. Stephanie also highlights the benefits of mindfulness and empathy in preventing burnout and compassion fatigue. She encourages leaders to prioritize connection, awareness, and self-care.

Takeaways

• Anger can be a symptom of burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Mindfulness is a quality of non-judgmental attention in the present moment.
• Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help manage stressors that lead to burnout.
• Cultivating a culture of mindfulness and empathy in organizations can prevent burnout and improve employee satisfaction.
• Connection, empathy, and awareness are key in preventing burnout and compassion fatigue.

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