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In this episode, Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of Psychology at Georgia University in the US and author of: Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It, reveals the surprising truths about busyness and its impact on performance and well-being.

A key takeaway is that workaholism significantly impacts individual health and organizational culture.

Based on her extensive research, Malissa reveals the distinct differences between workaholism and overwork, providing insights into internal and external factors driving these behaviours, along with proactive strategies to combat them.

We cover a lot of ground in this conversation including:

- Defining workaholism versus overwork
- Exploring internal and external drivers of workaholic behaviour
- Examining modern perceptions of busyness and productivity
- Discussing the impact of technology on work-life boundaries
- Highlighting leadership's influence on organizational culture
- Offering actionable individual strategies to manage workaholism
- Stressing the importance of self-care and boundaries in the workplace

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