Leadership Burnout: Urging Leaders to “Put Their Oxygen Mask on First”

Leaders play a vital role in recognizing, measuring, and addressing burnout risk factors across their organizations. However, unaddressed burnout at the leadership level can amplify organizational dysfunction and jeopardize long-term success. By acknowledging these risks and prioritizing their own well-being-putting their oxygen mask on first-leaders can better navigate uncertainty, safeguard their teams, and strengthen the resilience of the healthcare workforce.