Burnout Doesn’t Equal Brilliance | Leadership Tip Why Great HR Pros Don’t Work Alone

There’s No Award for Burning Out | Lyndsey Hanna x Northstar HR

In this clip from Nicole’s Business Notebook, Lyndsey Hanna, founder of Northstar HR, gets candid about one of the biggest traps in leadership and HR — trying to do everything yourself.

“There’s no parade for the person who stresses themselves out the most.
Bonuses, promotions, and opportunity go to people who work smart and collaborate well.”

Lyndsey shares how the best HR professionals grow by partnering effectively, learning continuously, and staying humble enough to ask for help during complex M&A processes. In high-stakes environments, ego kills progress — partnership creates results.

💡 Key Insights:

There’s no medal for burnout — only missed opportunities.

M&A experience builds credibility when done right.

Reputation in HR spreads fast — protect it with excellence and humility.

Smart leaders prioritize teamwork and self-awareness.

Continuous learning and collaboration define real career growth.

This clip is part of the Northstar HR x Nicole’s Business Notebook series — showcasing how great leaders build legacy through integrity, learning, and smart collaboration.

💼 About Lyndsey Hanna & Northstar HR

Lyndsey Hanna is the founder of Northstar HR, a consulting firm specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and HR leadership strategy. She helps companies and HR pros master the people side of business change with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

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leadership mindset, HR consulting, burnout prevention, people management, teamwork, M&A strategy, leadership growth, HR career advice, collaboration, Northstar HR, Nicole Banks