1. Building a Cohesive and Inspired Team Format: Guide in Loft

2. What is Burnout? A state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by a prolonged period of stress and frustration A condition characterized by frequent displays of abnormal behavior A refusal to do any work

3. How to Identify Burnout Be on the lookout for: o Team Member absent or tardy often o Team Member muttering or complaining o Negative Attitudes o Lack of follow-through o Indirect communication o Body Language

4. Day-to-Day Checkups from a Leadership Standpoint Show caring, sensitive concern for them as human beings to build trust o Ask how people they are doing o Get to know individuals personally o Respect personal matters Tips to get to know team better: o Ice Breakers (list examples) o “Roll Call” During meetings, have someone yell “Roll Call”. Proceed to call out different names and have individuals give thumbs up or thumbs down on how they are doing mentally. If there is a thumbs down have a talk with that individual.

5. Suggestions for Atmosphere Music played in the background Change of Meeting Space Add Unique Items to the meetings: o Food (Wine and Cheese) o Pets

6. Suggestions for Activities Have fun meeting (“Team Bonding Activity”) after finishing up project checkpoints established by team leader o Watch Movie/TV Episode o Throw a party o Game Night o Team outing (bowling, tour the city, bocce ball, laser tag) o Campus Concerts/Talks Jam Session o Play Sample of a popular energetic song and have everyone get up and dance a little bit. No one is excused. Mid-Meeting Yoga/Meditation Session o Go to YouTube for a quick yoga/mediation video Celebrate Holidays/Birthdays