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As leaders, we often feel the need to be always "on" for our teams, available 24/7 to handle any issue. While our intentions are good, this constant availability can quickly lead to burnout. When we don’t set boundaries, we inadvertently teach our teams that they shouldn’t either. The result? A culture of overwork and stress. Establishing and respecting set office hours isn't a "benefit"—it's essential to being a good leader. By setting clear boundaries, we model a healthier work-life balance for our teams. This approach fosters a culture of mental wellness, where employees feel empowered to prioritize their well-being. Let's redefine leadership in the A/E/C industry. It's not about being always available; it's about being present and effective when it counts. Establish those office hours. Respect them. Show your team that mental wellness is a priority. After all, a well-rested leader and team are far more productive and creative.

As leaders, we often feel the need to be always "on" for our teams, available 24/7 to handle any issue. While our intentions are good, this constant availability can quickly lead to burnout. When we don’t set boundaries, we inadvertently teach our teams that they shouldn’t either. The result? A culture of overwork and stress. Establishing and respecting set office hours isn't a "benefit"—it's essential to being a good leader. By setting clear boundaries, we model a healthier work-life balance for our teams. This approach fosters a culture of mental wellness, where employees feel empowered to prioritize their well-being. Let's redefine leadership in the A/E/C industry. It's not about being always available; it's about being present and effective when it counts. Establish those office hours. Respect them. Show your team that mental wellness is a priority. After all, a well-rested leader and team are far more productive and creative.

As leaders, we often feel the need to be always "on" for our teams, available 24/7 to handle any issue. While our intentions are good, this constant availability can quickly lead to burnout. When we don’t set boundaries, we inadvertently teach our teams that they shouldn’t either. The result? A culture of overwork and stress. Establishing and respecting set office hours isn't a "benefit"—it's essential to being a good leader. By setting clear boundaries, we model a healthier work-life balance for our teams. This approach fosters a culture of mental wellness, where employees feel empowered to prioritize their well-being. Let's redefine leadership in the A/E/C industry. It's not about being always available; it's about being present and effective when it counts. Establish those office hours. Respect them. Show your team that mental wellness is a priority. After all, a well-rested leader and team are far more productive and creative.

As leaders, we often feel the need to be always "on" for our teams, available 24/7 to handle any issue. While our intentions are good, this constant availability can quickly lead to burnout. When we don’t set boundaries, we inadvertently teach our teams that they shouldn’t either. The result? A culture of overwork and stress. Establishing and respecting set office hours isn't a "benefit"—it's essential to being a good leader. By setting clear boundaries, we model a healthier work-life balance for our teams. This approach fosters a culture of mental wellness, where employees feel empowered to prioritize their well-being. Let's redefine leadership in the A/E/C industry. It's not about being always available; it's about being present and effective when it counts. Establish those office hours. Respect them. Show your team that mental wellness is a priority. After all, a well-rested leader and team are far more productive and creative.

🚨LEADERS: What if that "work issue" is really a mental health challenge in disguise? Here's how to know the difference. 🚨 Leaders, it’s time to face a hard truth: ignoring mental health at work is no longer an option. But here's the good news: you have the power to change lives 𝘢𝘯𝘥 business outcomes—and it starts with a single step. We’ve spent 40+ hours analyzing 93+ pages of industry reports and insights from 5,565 employee surveys to uncover the real barriers to workplace well-being. Now, we’ve compiled everything you need into a FREE guide designed specifically for corporate leaders. 👉 Introducing: "5 Essential Steps to Transform Workplace Mental Health" This isn’t theory—it’s a practical, actionable roadmap backed by the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework and insights from 20+ years of experience. Here’s what’s inside: ✔ How to reduce workplace anxiety and improve morale ✔ Strategies to foster deeper connection and belonging ✔ Steps to elevate work-life balance while retaining top talent ✔ Tactics to show employees they’re valued, boosting performance ✔ A roadmap to personal growth opportunities, driving innovation 💡 Why does this matter? Because healthier teams = happier people + better business outcomes. And it’s completely free. Here’s how to get it: 1️⃣ HEART this post to show your commitment to workplace wellness. 2️⃣ DM me and I’ll send it to you directly. 🌟 Important: We must be connected for me to send this to you! Imagine your workplace filled with employees who feel empowered, engaged, and excited to contribute every day. That’s the future we’re building together. Let’s make it happen. P.S. Know a leader who needs this? SHARE this post. You might change someone’s life. ❤️

Off the Clock was founded to spotlight executive work-life balance and is dedicated to being the voice of executive rest, stress management, and mental wellness. We challenge the corporate myth that these topics are off-limits for those in the corner office. By lending a megaphone to the faces and names behind the titles, we humanise these powerful figures and debunk harmful beliefs that have persisted for far too long. There is still a resounding echo from the GIBS event in partnership with SuperLead and Off the Clock, where safe spaces were created for these critical dialogues. This partnership also emphasised the importance of facilitating change action, ensuring that conversations translate into tangible action. Listening to the stories of different corporate leaders has allowed us—and our audience—to connect with C-suite executives on a deeply human level. We are committed to continuing this vital discourse and pushing the envelope, ensuring that every leader's journey is heard and understood. Join us in this conversation. Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eMggEYVc

Wellbeing Work Tip - Overcoming a Culture of False Urgency at Work. Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important. This article delves into what a culture of false urgency at work is, the signs that one may exist, plus suggestions for individuals, managers and team leaders.   https://lnkd.in/ezeczJ4Q

When we settle for "good" within our organizations, the health of the workplace can easily be disrupted. As leaders, we should be striving for "great" cultures, "great" workers, and a "great" sense of resilience on our teams so that when crisis or change does come about, we are prepared. Are you struggling to find your footing after crisis? What about building a workplace culture focused on resilience and mental wellness? Contact me - let's talk about how we can work together to take your workplace culture from good to great. https://loom.ly/eHdd2mA • • • • • #FORTLOGServices #JohnRobertson #KeynoteSpeaker #LeadershipDevelopment #ValuesBasedLeadership

Chronic stress and burnout aren’t just buzzwords—they’re real challenges reshaping how we think about leadership and workplace well-being. Jennifer Moss dives deep into how “toxic positivity” and tone-deaf leadership can intensify stress, ignoring the core issues that employees face. It was back in 2019 when the World Health Organization classified burnout as unmanaged, institutional stress—a defining moment that pushed organizations to start addressing root causes, not just symptoms. Catch this powerful insight into why happiness is a journey, not a destination, and why wellness is the true foundation of motivation. Drop "395" in the comments to get the full episode link sent to your DMs. [Burnout Awareness, Workplace Wellness, Authentic Leadership, Employee Motivation]

Wellbeing Work Tip - Overcoming a Culture of False Urgency at Work. Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important. This article delves into what a culture of false urgency at work is, the signs that one may exist, plus suggestions for individuals, managers and team leaders.   https://lnkd.in/ehPwdf4q