Dr. Gary Simonds, former neurosurgeon, is back! In episode 26 he chatted about how to recover from burnout. In this episode, we talk about how to spot it in team members and colleagues and how to have a conversation about it.

00:49 Guest Introduction: Dr. Gary Simonds

01:43 Exploring the Book 'Death's Pale Flag'

02:12 Identifying and Addressing Burnout in Others

11:51 The Role of Trust in Addressing Burnout

13:25 The Impact of Burnout on Communication

17:12 The Toll of Difficult Conversations on Doctors

26:19 The Impact of Stress on Interpersonal Interactions

33:33 Recognizing Signs of Burnout

40:22 The Gender Differential in Burnout Responses

41:21 Recap and Final Thoughts on Burnout

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