by Janice Litvin | Sep 14, 2026 | Leadership, Stress/Burnout
Last week Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), sounded an alarm about a group we don’t always think about when we talk about burnout: leaders. Did you know that 45% of middle managers report burnout, more than any...
by Janice Litvin | Jul 8, 2026 | Stress/Burnout
One of my favorite things about Banish Burnout Roundtables is that the wisdom often comes from the participants. Recently at the SGA Natural Gas Association we had quite the lively discussion. Cynthia shared something that made everyone smile. She talked about...
by Janice Litvin | Jun 10, 2026 | Stress/Burnout
When people think about coaching, they often imagine someone offering motivation, encouragement, or productivity tips. While those activities can help, a good coach does something much more valuable: they help you regain a sense of control when work feels out of...
by Janice Litvin | Jun 5, 2026 | Stress/Burnout
I’m overwhelmed with so much work. If I’m smart enough to do my work, why can’t I figure out how to handle these feelings of burnout? Have you ever caught yourself thinking like this? Many high performers do. They’re intelligent, capable, and successful by...
by Janice Litvin | May 20, 2026 | Stress/Burnout
Burnout isn’t just an employee issue, but rather, an organizational one. When stress goes unaddressed, it spreads quietly across teams, hurting productivity, engagement, and retention. Burned out workers quit, leaving a hole in the productivity. And then the remaining...
by Janice Litvin | May 7, 2026 | Mental health, Stress/Burnout
What is Mental Health Awareness Month and why do we care? When many organizations think “wellness” they think physical health. Mental health is health, a critical part of well-being. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has set a theme for this year’s goals,...
