Name: How to be a team player — without burning out
Uploaded: 2023-03-08T15:11:37Z
Duration: 5 min 36 s
Description: Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and our peace of mind.

Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and our peace of mind.

Workplace collaboration has surged 50 percent in the past decade, consuming up to 85 percent of workweeks. Despite its benefits, this constant teamwork is leaving many overwhelmed and stretched thin, with work bleeding earlier and later into the day. The real culprit often lies within, driven by a desire to help, the pursuit of achievement, and fear of missing out or losing control. Rethinking these habits can help reclaim time and bring balance back to work life.