I don't think anyone would disagree with the idea that to prevent burnout in any aspect of life, sometimes you need to stop, take some time for yourself, and step back. Throughout my career, I have found an essential middle ground between the perpetual intensity of leading an organization and the burnout that leads to completely stepping away — and I've also found that it often goes unnoticed or unknown.

I think this middle ground is akin to the daily practice of mindfulness, of being able to use pockets of your day (even if they're only moments at a time) to ground yourself and bring you back to the present moment. Not only is it something that will help you individually, but if practiced consistently and implemented regularly, it will help your teammates and your company.

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