Trust is the heartbeat of all meaningful relationships. When we feel trusted and trust others, it creates a sense of safety and belonging that drives connection, innovation, and collaboration.

As part of the research for my book about burnout, I interviewed people who have been through burnout and come out the other side. My list of questions is long: I find this topic ridiculously fascinating. When I ask what advice they would give to a friend who was on the brink of burning out, one of the recurring answers is take time away from work. Now.