Breaking the Chains of Burnout: Michael Levitt's Journey to Redemption In this raw and deeply personal episode of 'Your Message Received,' host John Duffin delves into the harrowing journey of Michael Levitt, founder and Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network.
Michael recounts his devastating year of burnout, marked by a near-fatal heart attack, job loss, car repossession, and home foreclosure.
Highlighting the critical importance of addressing burnout, Michael shares his hard-earned wisdom on delegating tasks, establishing boundaries, and transforming toxic workplace cultures.
The conversation offers gritty, no-nonsense advice for leaders striving to avoid the pitfalls of extreme stress and guiding their teams towards healthier, more productive lives. This is a must-listen for anyone on the brink of burnout or leaders determined to foster a resilient and supportive work environment.
To learn more about Michael Levitt, including Michael's own podcast, check out these links below.
https://bfastleadership.podbean.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/
00:20 Welcome to Your Message Received Podcast
01:09 Meet Michael Levitt: Burnout Specialist
02:32 Michael's Personal Burnout Story
03:23 Rebuilding After Burnout
04:19 The Impact of Burnout on Leadership
05:03 Michael's Year of Worst Case Scenarios
07:19 The Great Recession and Its Aftermath
07:56 Relocation and Family Challenges
12:34 The Cycle of Poor Decisions
13:20 Breaking the Cycle: Small Steps to Recovery
14:32 Creating Pattern Disruptors
15:48 The Importance of Scheduling Enjoyable Activities
28:59 Delegation and Team Growth
33:33 Overcoming the Fear of Letting Go
34:34 Understanding Leadership and Generational Differences
35:27 Creating a Flexible Work Environment
36:22 Aligning Company Mission and Vision
38:02 Adapting to Change and Seizing Opportunities
38:47 Effective Grant Writing and Preparation
41:14 Breaking Down Silos in Organizations
47:06 Engaging with Younger Generations
52:01 Building Confidence and Overcoming Negative Thoughts
57:11 Resilience and Personal Growth
01:01:38 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.