Communicating Burnout to Leadership: Helpful Tips and Best Practices

In this podcast interview, the speakers had an important discussion about how to best successfully communicate a need for rest and recovery during burnout to leadership. Questions the moderator asked the speakers: -What are some best practices for legal professionals to recognize and identify burnout in themselves or their colleagues before it becomes a major issue? -Communication can be challenging when dealing with sensitive topics like burnout. Could you share some effective strategies for initiating a conversation about burnout with firm leadership? -Many legal professionals worry about the repercussions of discussing burnout.  How can they navigate their conversation without jeopardizing their professional growth? -Can you highlight some success stories or examples where effective communication about burnout led to a positive change within a law firm? -Are there any specific tools or resources that legal professionals can utilize when discussing burnout with leadership, such as data, surveys, or industry benchmarks? Moderator: @Tanya Pereira - Business Transformation Specialist, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Speakers: @Adam Wehler - Director of Practice Support, Robinson Bradshaw @Julie Wilson - Legal Resources & Innovation Lawyer, Gowling WLG

Recorded on 10-25-2023