Debunking 9-9-6
Ouyang has been a good friend of mine for almost 10 years now, and I have always admired his cheery disposition and strong mind. The last few years, he decided to partner up to set up his own tech company, which has done extremely well in a short space of time. I thought all entrepreneurs are stressed out (I certainly am!) but every time I see him, he is so bubbly and full of energy. So, now he shares some secrets of how he keeps his team at work emotionally and mentally resilient, preventing them from burnout before it is too late.
Why do you care about workplace stress and burnout?
First off, I think there is an upside to stress because it gives us motivation. However, it is when we cannot cope with the stress that makes it a slippery slope to issues like depression and anxiety. So, releasing stress becomes important.
From the company perspective, having healthy employees means they have maximum productivity, which means I can ensure value for stakeholders with a strong bottom line. This in turn means a healthy company which gives the employees a stable environment in which to work.