Episode 146: Michael and Kathryn discuss the differences between being a true workaholic and being a hard worker. Discover the most common signs of workaholism and what you can do to avoid reaching burnout. If you are in a leadership position, and think you might be slipping from a 'hard work' mindset into 'workaholic' territory, give this episode a listen.
Discover why fear and compulsion are often the root causes of workaholism.
Find out how Michael and Kathryn strategically deal with clients in order to avoid burnout.
Get tips on how to self-assess to determine if you might be moving away from a harder worker mindset and into workaholism territory.
“Don't just focus in and sacrifice everything for a period of time at work to make enough money to get the life you really want. It doesn't work that way. It's a deception to believe that can happen. There's too many dead bodies along that path."
-Michael K. Redman
References:
BE 2.0 (BEYOND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2.0) by Jim Collins
The 4 Stages of Burnout that Business Leaders Need to Know (Podcast episode)
Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Legacy by Kathryn & Michael K. Redman
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