DAVE ALEXANDER CENTER FOR SOCIAL CAPITAL

CEOs are like elite athletes in many ways. With many working 12-, 14- and 16-hour days, they often keep going until they crash. Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of the coaching organization EXOS, aims to teach leaders how to prevent burnout, for themselves and everyone else on the team. Her coaches arm them with the tools to create a culture that allows everyone adequate time for recovery. “If you can set that tone for your team, you are going to make a huge difference in their engagement, how excited they are to be at work and, ultimately, how productive they are because you’re helping them feel great at their day,” she says. She shared her approach with Chris Benguhe founder, president and publisher at the Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital recently.