My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success

Bonus: Update with Dr. Susan Landers — Defeating Burnout for Working Mothers


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Guest: Dr. Susan Landers

Original Episode: Episode 213 - June 2023

Guest Bio: Dr. Susan Landers is an experienced neonatologist, author, and speaker who focuses on balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood. In her previous episode, we discussed her book "So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood."

Summary: In this update episode, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Susan Landers to discuss her latest work, an eBook titled Defeating Burnout: A Guide for Working Mothers. Dr. Landers shares insights on how her new book builds upon her previous memoir, focusing specifically on the issue of burnout among working mothers.

Key Points:

  • Introduction to New Book: Dr. Landers introduces her new eBook, explaining its focus on the prevalence of burnout among working mothers and her personal experiences with burnout at different stages of her career.
  • Content and Structure: The eBook includes practical advice, checklists to identify burnout, descriptions of signs and symptoms, and effective recovery processes. It also provides strategies for preventing burnout from recurring.
  • Practical Examples: Dr. Landers shares personal anecdotes and examples throughout the book to make it more relatable and practical for readers.
  • Availability: The eBook, Defeating Burnout: A Guide for Working Mothers, is exclusively available on her website, along with additional resources like checklists and wellness journals.
  • Discussion Highlights:

    • Balancing Career and Motherhood: Dr. Landers discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood and how her experiences have shaped her approach to dealing with burnout.
  • Addressing Burnout: The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing burnout early, recovery strategies, and long-term prevention techniques.
  • Preventing Recurrence: The book also addresses how to make better choices to prevent burnout from happening again, both professionally and personally.
  • Additional Resources:

    • Dr. Susan Landers' Website - Find the eBook, Defeating Burnout: A Guide for Working Mothers, along with other resources.

    Quotes:

    • "It's not just about recovery; it's about preventing the same problem from occurring again." - Dr. Susan Landers
  • "We learn a lot from our best mistakes at work." - Mark Graban
  • Connect with Dr. Susan Landers:

    • Website

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