251: What's an LSD Day and Why Are People Obsessed? (Hint: It's Not What You Think)

We had an anonymous improve it! peep call in and ask about burnout - something we all know a little bit too well, and what our best advice is for preventing it and how to make burnout prevention a company-wide initiative. It has a little something to do with LSD (and that’s Light Saver Day, mind you). In today’s episode, Erin gives you a solo activity called “Light Savers” to prevent burnout from the source & a group activity called “Light Saver Day” to prevent burnout in your team. Erin also shares: What a Bliss List is and why you need to make one right now Why taking time off as a leader is crucial How to survey your team before and after Light Saver Day implementation If you're feeling burnt out or sense burnout in your team – this is the episode for you. Special sprinkles on top of this episode: How to have BWE (Big Wick Energy) If you liked this episode, you can keep the party going with: Episode 246: Is Your Professional and Personal Freedom Just Five Steps Away? Show Links: Purchase Erin’s book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Get our free Book Club timeline and checklist here. Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a 5-star review and drop us any Qs you want answered in upcoming episodes. Boring professional development is out, virtual improv team building is in. Learn more about our offerings here. Your hunt for the top best virtual keynote speakers stops today. Learn more about our F Words at Work & Empathetic Leader keynotes here. Connect with Erin Diehl: Erin’s Instagram Erin’s LinkedIn Erin’s website improve it!’s Instagram improve it!’s website

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*TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST* Pssst…it’s your work bestie again tapping you on the shoulder telling you to take a breather from sending another email because I’ve got some tea–piping hot, actually. I’m Erin Diehl, founder of improve it!l (AKA, your work bestie), and I’m going to take you on a much needed excursion from your workday from the comfort of your very own headphones. Every Wednesday, your Workday Playdate will give you research-based, tangible strategies to transform yourself through improv comedy techniques and play. It’s all designed to bring the fun back to your job and remind you that taking a break from your workday is ironically what improves it the most. And with a little play date snack every Monday, you’ll start your week off on the right foot with a fresh idea to incorporate, pronto. Oversharing and knee-slappers guaranteed. Welcome, my friend. Let’s play!