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With widespread fatigue, stress, and even burnout increasing over the last three years, I believe we need to put our focus on elevating light and love in the workplace culture. Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at all levels have been stretched, and also, the executives in healthcare systems are experiencing increased stress. The search and leadership advisory firm, WittKieffer, in their new 2023 survey, Burnout in Healthcare Executives, comprised of 233 healthcare executives, including 63 CEOs, reported:
More than ever before we need an infusion of positive energy, as well as compassionate and loving energy to move through these challenging times. When executives, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers at all levels are dealing with mental and physical fatigue, it cannot help but ultimately impact patients and families. People who are feeling depleted have a hard time meeting their obligations and being productive. They are much like people in a sunken ship -- they need oxygen to reach them.