077: The Power of Real Connection: Building Trust & Stopping Burnout in the Workplace
- 077: The Power of Real Connection: Building Trust & Stopping Burnout in the Workplace Tanner Lytle & Wyatt Carson 41:37
Annie Thomas-Landrum discusses the differences between living in Alaska and the continental United States, as well as her journey from Kansas to Alaska. She shares her experiences of living in a place that is about 10 years behind in terms of development and the unique challenges of transportation in Alaska. Annie also talks about her work in managing and creating better workplaces for helpers in healthcare and other helping professions. She emphasizes the need for a shift in the approach to work and the importance of creating environments where people can be human. Annie Thomas-Landrum emphasizes the importance of being real and creating space for authentic human connection in organizations. She shares her experiences of working with various teams and leaders, highlighting the power of storytelling and vulnerability. Annie believes that embracing reality and focusing on what truly matters can lead to transformative change. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities of running a consulting business in rural Alaska, emphasizing the need for flexibility and a mindset of adventure.
Alaska, living, differences, career, transportation, managing, helpers, healthcare, burnout, work-life balance, authenticity, human connection, storytelling, vulnerability, embracing reality, transformative change, consulting business, rural Alaska, flexibility, adventure
Takeaways:
 • Living in Alaska is different from living in the continental United States, with Alaska being about 10 years behind in terms of development.
 • Transportation in Alaska can be challenging, with limited highways and the use of ice roads in certain areas.
 • Annie Thomas-Landrum works in managing and creating better workplaces for helpers in healthcare and other helping professions.
 • The pandemic has exposed the burnout and challenges faced by healthcare workers, leading to a need for a shift in the approach to work.
 • Creating environments where people can be human and have real discussions is crucial for improving workplace satisfaction and reducing burnout. Being real and creating space for authentic human connection is crucial in organizations.
 • Storytelling and vulnerability can foster meaningful connections and transformative change.
 • Embracing reality and focusing on what truly matters is essential for success.
Running a consulting business in rural Alaska requires flexibility and a mindset of adventure.
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