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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 28 MIN

336: Why A-Players Need Other A-Players: How to Prevent Burnout and Build a Sustainable Team Part 1

from Profit by Design

Are your A-players on the verge of burnout? As a business leader, it can be easy to overlook the needs of your top performers, assuming that they’ll always push through to get the job done. But what happens when your A-players start to crack under pressure? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of burnout, including losing your top talent or risking their health. Learn how to foster a work environment that not only helps your team thrive but ensures they have the energy and passion to keep performing at their highest level. Join Melissa Kay and Kaitlyn Beaver as they explore why A-players need other A-players, how to avoid burnout, and the essential steps you can take to build a sustainable, thriving team. Discover why it’s not just about productivity; it's about creating a culture of support, balance, and mutual growth.Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.Show Highlights:The heartbreaking account of a coaching client facing burnout after 10 long years with no real vacationMelissa’s personal story of health issues at her job in 2004—and what happened nextBeing a legacy builder and passing on your visionKaitlyn’s experience in watching her mother and learning harmful life lessons about workBeing “all in” doesn’t mean having no boundaries around taking care of yourselfYour children are watching and learning from your relationship with work.What A-players need in a sustainable work environment:Time for space and restA coaching culture of support, curiosity, and understandingWorking for a company that cares is EVERYTHING.A burned-out team member is not going to show up as an A-player.Asking powerful questions can start the process in the right direction.The business owner sets the tone and should lead by example.Kaitlyn’s advice about learning to rest and rechargeInvesting in team members’ personal goals and celebrating their winsAn overview of our A-Player Development Plan/Mini-CourseResources:Don’t wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today! Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.  Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group  Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

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