50: Navigating Leadership Burnout with Stephanie Greene

Send us Fan MailStephanie Greene, founder of HealthBridge Consulting, shares her journey from 25 years in healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship after hitting burnout and receiving a life-changing ADHD diagnosis at age 49.• Reaching a breaking point at age 50 when comparing her life to her mother's cancer diagnosis at the same age• Realizing her leadership position as Chief Operating Officer wasn't bringing fulfillment despite achieving career goals• Late-life ADHD diagnosis providing context for lifelong struggles and workplace challenges• The problem with traditional burnout advice focusing on self-care activities rather than addressing root causes• Why leadership development fails when it only focuses on performance metrics rather than human connection• The importance of creating psychological safety in teams where vulnerability is rewarded• How hierarchical power dynamics affect communication even in small business settings• Practical techniques for encouraging open dialogue and honest feedback in teams• The unique challenges of leading small, tight-knit teams while maintaining appropriate boundariesIf you're experiencing constant overwhelm, remember it's not normal, and there is a way out. Organizations that aren't investing in leadership development should start now—it's where success truly lies.Follow Stephanie & HealthBridge Consulting:HealthBridge Consulting's Facebook Stephanie's LinkedinHealthBridge Consulting's LinkedinHealthBridge Consulting's WebsiteCheck out the Small Business Bestie WebsiteFollow along on the Facebook or InstagramJoin the growing community on Facebook