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Burning Out Won't Get You There: Cultivating Wellbeing to Successfully Lead Social Change
Busyness, judgment, resistance to change, fear of admitting failure – do changemakers have to suffer to reduce world suffering? Or is there a way to avoid burnout?
Leaders and changemakers dedicated to pursuing social change are often the first ones to experience burnout. Those committed to taking care of everyone and everything tend to neglect themselves and hit the wall, time after time.
Davida Ginter’s book sheds light on the growing phenomenon of burnout and its root causes. She has interviewed changemakers and social change experts from around the world about their personal experiences on entrepreneurship, leadership, and mindfulness, and she offers comprehensive guidance, approaches, and tools to help cultivate personal and social wellbeing.
About the Author:
Davida Ginter is the founder of Be the Change and co-founder and CEO of Enkindle Global, which supports changemakers and organizations in preventing burnout and cultivating wellbeing. She is a Participatory Leadership facilitator and Non-Violent Communication trainer, two approaches she endorses both in life and at work. She resides in Israel with her husband and three young curious human beings. This is her first book.
Leaders and changemakers dedicated to pursuing social change are often the first ones to experience burnout. Those committed to taking care of everyone and everything tend to neglect themselves and hit the wall, time after time.
Davida Ginter’s book sheds light on the growing phenomenon of burnout and its root causes. She has interviewed changemakers and social change experts from around the world about their personal experiences on entrepreneurship, leadership, and mindfulness, and she offers comprehensive guidance, approaches, and tools to help cultivate personal and social wellbeing.
About the Author:
Davida Ginter is the founder of Be the Change and co-founder and CEO of Enkindle Global, which supports changemakers and organizations in preventing burnout and cultivating wellbeing. She is a Participatory Leadership facilitator and Non-Violent Communication trainer, two approaches she endorses both in life and at work. She resides in Israel with her husband and three young curious human beings. This is her first book.
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1 book2 followersDavida Ginter is the author of "Burning Out Won't Get You There", and Co-founder and CEO of Enkindle Global, an organization dedicated to supporting leaders and organizations in preventing burnout and cultivating wellbeing.
She is a Participatory Leadership facilitator and Non-Violent Communication trainer, two approaches she endorses both in life and at work.
She resides in Israel with her husband and three young curious human beings.
www.DavidaGinter.com
She is a Participatory Leadership facilitator and Non-Violent Communication trainer, two approaches she endorses both in life and at work.
She resides in Israel with her husband and three young curious human beings.
www.DavidaGinter.com
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November 25, 2019
I admit that was weary of reading this book, thinking it was another standard self-help book that gives you a list things to do to be "better". What I found instead was a warm, comforting and personal book. It easily goes from great stories to theoretic knowledge to the authors personal journey in this topic, creating a a great holistic perspective on this often forgotten social issue. For me it was a great read that seem to finish way to fast and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone that are/have been/know someone in situations of burnout or are close to it.
June 28, 2021
A very insightfull book
As someone who comes from a different job and way of life than the audience of this book (social warriors and change makers), I still found a lot of good advice and insightfull content in the pages of this book.
I even started meditating beacuase of some of the advices found in the book.
Even if it aims to help social activists and that type of people I recommend this book to everyone in the western society.
As someone who comes from a different job and way of life than the audience of this book (social warriors and change makers), I still found a lot of good advice and insightfull content in the pages of this book.
I even started meditating beacuase of some of the advices found in the book.
Even if it aims to help social activists and that type of people I recommend this book to everyone in the western society.
March 26, 2020
“Burning Out” By Davida Ginter. It dives into the aspects of burning out that many have battled in various elements of life. The elements that can cause it. Various individuals throughout life that have seen this within their existence.
Below are some quotes from the book, that show the in-depth power of this creative inspiration:
“Have you ever watched a tree growing? I’m quite sure that unless you have all the time in the world, zero other commitments, and the patience of a Buddha, you were not likely to actually observe the process of a growing tree. Yet it does grow, and you can notice it with time. A lot of time. Sometimes decades, in fact.”.
““We worked with volunteers, and that was a challenge – you get the feeling you are supposed to take more work-load and to be there, listen to them and be the rock. But we didn’t have a rock for ourselves.”".
“After his death, it became clear that Sherman didn’t confide in anyone or share his struggles and frustrations. Most likely, he had nowhere safe to turn when times were hard.”.
A fantastic read and one all should and could beautify into their bookshelves.
I appreciate your time.
God Bless.
Below are some quotes from the book, that show the in-depth power of this creative inspiration:
“Have you ever watched a tree growing? I’m quite sure that unless you have all the time in the world, zero other commitments, and the patience of a Buddha, you were not likely to actually observe the process of a growing tree. Yet it does grow, and you can notice it with time. A lot of time. Sometimes decades, in fact.”.
““We worked with volunteers, and that was a challenge – you get the feeling you are supposed to take more work-load and to be there, listen to them and be the rock. But we didn’t have a rock for ourselves.”".
“After his death, it became clear that Sherman didn’t confide in anyone or share his struggles and frustrations. Most likely, he had nowhere safe to turn when times were hard.”.
A fantastic read and one all should and could beautify into their bookshelves.
I appreciate your time.
God Bless.
July 20, 2020
Burnout is such a taboo subject in the social change world because there is pressure to sacrifice yourself for the sake of the work. We glorify those who work 80 hours a week and set aside their social life to devote all their time to solving social issues. Although this is honorable, this workload will eventually lead to burnout. At that point, they aren't being effective anymore or they leave the work altogether.
Davida's book is critical because it removes the stigma around burnout for changemakers. It is a comprehensive look into what causes burnout and what people can do to prevent it, all in a non-judgmental and supportive tone. I appreciate that Davida takes a wide-angle view of social change: people are the greatest resource and sustainable and impactful change is not possible when they are running ragged.
I recommend this book for all ages; for those in their twenties to help them avoid developing an unhealthy routine and for those well into their career to help them recover from burnout.
A must read!
Davida's book is critical because it removes the stigma around burnout for changemakers. It is a comprehensive look into what causes burnout and what people can do to prevent it, all in a non-judgmental and supportive tone. I appreciate that Davida takes a wide-angle view of social change: people are the greatest resource and sustainable and impactful change is not possible when they are running ragged.
I recommend this book for all ages; for those in their twenties to help them avoid developing an unhealthy routine and for those well into their career to help them recover from burnout.
A must read!
November 21, 2019
This is an important and well written book about the traps we so easily go into as passionate change makers; whether it is to drive social change, corporate change, entrepreneurship or even just living life in a world in constant change. Davida Ginter tells stories and gives examples that are both relatable and serve as important reminders of how quickly we can find ourselves in a bad place, in spite of all our good intentions, if we don't make sure to take care of ourselves along the way. I think this is a book many people will find great value in reading; for some it may serve as a wake-up call; for others it may feel like a loving nudge in the right direction. Nevertheless; this is a very good read that I hope many will pick up, read - and maybe even be inspired to make some different choices for themselves.
January 12, 2022
"Burning Out Won't Get you There" is a fantastic book that takes an uncommon look at burnout and a particular group of people - change makers. Even so, it has a lot to offer anyone who wants to learn more about burnout, how to manage lifestyle choices and social change. It is both a handbook and a collection of stories. I highly suggest reading the book and reflecting where you find yourself in the stories and ideas. There is so much that can be applied to living and thriving.
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