Dr. Ann Bowers Evangelista On Civility and Leading Without Burning Out or Blowing Up

Send us Fan MailDr. Ann Bowers Evangelista joined for a conversation on civility, self-awareness, and sustainable leadership, drawing on her experience as an endurance athlete to offer a unique framework for navigating workplace challenges. She explores how the discipline, resilience, and pacing strategies that fuel athletic endurance can help leaders stay composed, prevent burnout, and build healthier workplace culture.What we covered:Why self-awareness is foundational to effective leadership and improving workplace cultureHow endurance athlete strategies translate to sustainable leadership practicesWhy civility is an essential leadership skill, not just a nice-to-haveHow emotional reactivity can derail decision-making and damage team relationshipsPractical strategies for staying grounded and managing conflict in difficult conversationsWays leaders can protect their energy, pace themselves, and set clear expectations without burning outHow building resilience and endurance as a leader supports both personal well-being and team healthWhether you're navigating challenging workplace dynamics, struggling with leadership burnout, or looking to develop stronger self-awareness and composure under pressure, this conversation offers actionable insights grounded in a proven endurance framework.Here is some information about Dr. Bowers EvangelistaAnn drives long-term leadership success in people and organizations by igniting purpose, clarity, and focus in leaders and teams. For nearly three decades, she has leveraged her experience as a psychologist, business and leadership expert, and endurance athlete to maximize human potential and business results. Organizations seek Ann’s hiring proficiency to select and develop high-caliber talent and build great teams. As a coach, Ann’s reflective abilities and goal orientation help clients focus on change that sticks. She is an expert on hiring great people, building sustainable, high-performing individuals and teams, change transformation, conflict and negotiation, feedback, and developing future talent. Her book, The Endurance Leader, was released in 2024, and she speaks regularly on the importance of long-term thinking, discipline, and resilience in great leadership. An Ironman triathlete and marathon runner, Ann brings her high-performance focus and results orientation to her work, family, and community. She is the proud spouse of a US Air Force officer and volunteers with nonprofits that support DC’s underserved and marginalized communities.You can find out more about her work at: https://llumos.com/For more on my work on rudeness and incivility, you can find information at:www.activatesuccess.orgwww.rudenessrehab.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmobrienphd/https://www.youtube.com/@RudenessRehab