{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"311: Leading Like You Give a Damn: Building Teams That Thrive with Paula Davis","description":"In Episode 311 of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Paula Davis \u2014 former lawyer, author of Beating Burnout at Work, and founder of the Stress and Resilience Institute \u2014 to unpack why burnout isn\u2019t an individual failure, it\u2019s a team dynamic. Together, they explore how leaders can prevent burnout by fostering empathy, connection, and intrinsic motivation. Paula introduces her powerful concept of TNTs (Tiny Noticeable Things) \u2014 small, intentional actions that spark trust, boost morale, and improve workload management across teams. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to build a culture where people actually thrive, this episode is your blueprint for leading with empathy and resilience \u2014 and creating a workplace that energizes rather than exhausts. Inside This Episode: Burnout, Reframed: Why burnout prevention starts with team dynamics, not just individual stress management. Meet the TNTs: How Tiny Noticeable Things can transform connection, communication, and collaboration. The ABC Framework: The three psychological nutrients every thriving team needs \u2014 Autonomy, Belonging, and Challenge. Empathy as Strategy: Why emotionally intelligent leadership is your best defense against burnout. From Surviving to Sustaining: How to create resilient teams that adapt, connect, and stay motivated. Who This Episode Is For: Leaders who want to prevent burnout before it starts. HR and people pros focused on workplace well-being. Teams looking to strengthen connection and intrinsic motivation. Tune in to learn how to lead like you give a damn \u2014 and build teams that are calm, connected, and resilient enough to handle whatever the workday throws their way. Blocked time, made lists, promised yourself this time will be different\u2014and yet by 5 PM, the work that actually matters is still staring back at you. Enter The Ready-Made 90-Minute Focus Kit: your done-for-you reset for ditching distractions and finally making progress on what matters most. With this simple framework, you\u2019ll reclaim your brainpower, protect your energy, and actually finish the work you care about. Download it now and turn \u201cWhere did the day go?\u201d into \u201cWow, I crushed that.\u201d   No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting) Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don\u2019t want to miss another episode? If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Paula Davis Paula\u2019s LinkedIn Paula\u2019s company website Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin\u2019s website Erin\u2019s Instagram Erin\u2019s TikTok Erin\u2019s LinkedIn improve it!\u2019s website improve it!\u2019s Instagram ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"