5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Dori Carlson is the first female president of the American Optometric Association and has a master's in leadership.

• 2

  Carlson became certified with the John Maxwell Group to enhance her coaching and leadership skills.

• 3

  Leaders often struggle to recognize burnout due to their sense of responsibility and continuous obligations.

• 4

  Carlson experienced burnout while balancing her roles as a leader and a parent, leading to a moment of reflection.

• 5

  Acknowledging burnout requires self-awareness and the willingness to pause and evaluate one's circumstances.