In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham addresses the subtle burnout that often creeps into schools during the spring semester. He explains that burnout often stems not from the workload itself, but from the negative stories and expectations we attach to that workload.

Through a personal story of a chaotic morning, Dustin illustrates how shifting our internal question to "What does leadership require of me right now?" can change our entire posture and response. Listeners will learn three practical shifts to reclaim their agency: separating fatigue from frustration, reclaiming their circle of control, and upgrading the meaning assigned to their challenges. By moving from victim language to ownership language, educators can transform an exhausting season into a refining one.

Host: Dustin Odham (FranklinCovey Education)

Timestamps: 

(00:00 - 01:08) Intro 

(01:08 - 01:38) Subtle burnout 

(01:38 - 03:18) A chaotic morning 

(03:18 - 04:46) What leadership requires now 

(04:46 - 06:26) Interpretation drives your energy 

(06:26 - 07:48) Circumstance versus your identity 

(07:48 - 08:00) Separate fatigue from frustration 

(08:00 - 08:30) Reclaim circle of control 

(08:30 - 09:03) Upgrade your assigned meaning 

(09:03 - 09:39) Choose ownership and growth 

(09:39 - 10:59) Challenge yourself 

(10:59 - 11:40) Outro