In this powerful and timely interview from Authority Magazine’s “Beating Burnout” series, 7 Mindsets founder and CEO Scott Shickler offers a compelling take on how reconnecting with your core purpose and shifting your mindset can reignite energy, resilience, and meaning in your work. Drawing on insights from over a decade of research with high performers like Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, and Olympic athletes, Scott explains how the internal beliefs we hold, our mindsets, play a greater role in long-term fulfillment than any external factor.
Whether you’re a teacher, executive, or entrepreneur, Scott’s perspective is a much-needed reminder: success isn’t about being on the perfect path, it’s about staying aligned with your why and adjusting as you go. He shares personal stories, including leading his company through the pandemic by choosing generosity over quotas, and how the simple act of “helping first” created lasting partnerships and impact.
For anyone feeling depleted or disconnected from their work, this interview offers a hopeful path forward. Learn how shifting to a growth mindset can help you and your team rediscover motivation, deepen connection, and create a culture of well-being from the inside out.
The full article, originally published November 13, 2025, can be accessed on Medium.com, a preview is available below.
Beating Burnout: Scott Shickler Of 7 Mindsets On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout
By Authority Magazine Editorial Staff | Medium.com
Millions of Americans are returning back to work after being home during the pandemic. While this has been exciting for many, some are feeling burned out by their work. What do you do if you are feeling burned out by your work? How do you reverse it? How can you “get your mojo back”? What can employers do to help their staff reverse burnout?
In this interview series called “Beating Burnout: 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout,” we are talking to successful business leaders, HR leaders, and mental health leaders who can share insights from their experience about how we can “Beat Burnout.”.
As a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Shickler.
