# 425: Burnout Leads to the Dark Side

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2022-09-01
- Length: 1h 07m
- Episode: 425
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/425

## Summary

Keith Hildesheim, Director of Learning and Development at Slolam, discusses the causes, symptoms, and prevention of burnout with hosts Elecia and Christopher White. They explore the distinction between stress and burnout, the importance of a growth mindset, and practical strategies like physical activity, mindfulness, and setting boundaries to manage workplace stress. The conversation highlights specific warning signs such as excessive drive, detachment, and negative behavior changes, emphasizing that burnout is an occupational phenomenon requiring proactive management rather than just rest.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=6) Introduction: Keith Hildesheim and Slolam
- [3:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=204) Defining Burnout and the Yerkes-Dodson Law
- [7:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=441) Identifying Warning Signs: Excessive Drive and Detachment
- [11:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=697) Growth Mindset and Cognitive Distortions
- [19:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=1140) Managing Stress Responses: Physical Activity and SCARF Model
- [31:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=1866) The Non-Linear Path Out of Burnout and Counseling
- [39:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=2392) Prevention Strategies: Boundaries, Values, and Mindfulness
- [54:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-09-01-425-burnout-leads-to-the-dark-side#t=3277) Recognizing Burnout in Others and Leadership Approaches

## Topics

- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Slolam (company)
- World Health Organization (other)
- Yerkes-Dodson law (other)
- SCARF Model (other)
- Carol Dweck (other)
- David Rock (other)
- Emily Nagoski (other)
- Amelia Nagoski (other)
- Marcus Buckingham (other)
- Gallup (company)

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- [Live From The HIBT Summit: Brené Brown](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2021-08-12-live-from-the-hibt-summit-brene-brown) (How I Built This)
- [How Mindset Training Can Help Your Team Operate at Peak Performance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2021-06-09-how-mindset-training-can-help-your-team-operate-at-peak-performance) (Global Medical Device Podcast)

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