Dismantling Hustle Culture
Redefining Success: Dismantling Workplace Hustle Culture
In the wake of the pandemic, workplace well-being has significantly declined, with many employees and executives experiencing fatigue and mental health difficulties. Both groups struggle to prioritize their health, often feeling exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed, with many executives also feeling lonely. These concerning trends underscore the urgent need to address the pervasive issue of hustle culture in modern society.
Dr. Lea’s talk aims to illuminate the concept of hustle culture, its costs, and practical steps to dismantle it. It will define hustle culture, explore its prevalence in today's workplaces, and emphasize why addressing it is crucial. Through a structured approach, Dr. Lea presents five actionable steps to dismantle hustle culture: recognizing and naming it, challenging traditional notions of success, prioritizing self-care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating supportive environments.
Attendees will actively learn to identify signs of hustle culture in their lives and adopt practical strategies to combat it, ultimately fostering a healthier, more balanced approach to work.
After this talk, attendees will be able to…
Identify common signs of hustle culture in their own lives, and describe the detrimental effects hustle culture has on mental and physical health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Know how to redefine success beyond traditional metrics of productivity and constant work.
Have practical strategies for engaging in effective self-care, setting boundaries, fostering supportive environments, and embracing slow productivity.