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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 32 MIN

How Kindness Heals Burnout--Lara Heacock on Leading with Care and Accountability

from Our Future is Kind Podcast · host Michael G Neece, Lara Heacock

What if being kind could save you from burnout—and help you lead better?   In this episode, Michael sits down with Lara Heacock, a leadership coach who fuses kindness and accountability to help people show up more fully at work and at home. Lara shares her personal journey through burnout, the healing power of micro-kindnesses, and how therapy, self-awareness, and real rest transformed her approach to life and leadership.   🔍 Topics We Cover: – Why burnout often hides in high performers – How small acts of kindness toward yourself make a big difference – Why "kind doesn't mean soft" when it comes to leadership – Reframing productivity, self-talk, and expectations in a post-burnout life – Tools to align your work with your values without burning out again   🧠 Lara's Book: Practical Kindness 🌐 Learn more: https://laraheacock.com Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/   Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit:https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1   ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822 AmazonPodcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! - Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921 - In Kind Book https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD   🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/ Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you:   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU   =================================   ✅ About Michael G Neece.   Michael G. Neece – Building a Kinder Future, One Act at a Time   Welcome to Our Future is Kind, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.   My book, "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career," offers a roadmap to a fulfilling career and a kinder workplace. I believe in teaching others to use the power of kindness to build the future we want to live in.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:   📩 Email: [email protected]   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #BurnoutRecovery #KindLeadership #Podcast #KindnessAtWork #SelfCare #LeadershipCoach #FutureOfWork #EmotionalIntelligence #OurFutureIsKind #leadership #Motivation #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #MotivationalSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #CareerSuccess #ProductivityHacks #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceKindness #InnovationInBusiness #WorkplaceWellbeing #InclusiveLeadership #GrowthMindset #KindnessMatters #ConflictResolution #SelfCareForLeaders #TrustInTeams #BetterTogether #Podcast #Kindness #future #Culture #Books

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