{"id":178543,"date":"2026-01-16T17:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/is-a-strong-peer-network-the-key-to-staying-grounded\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T11:38:05","slug":"is-a-strong-peer-network-the-key-to-staying-grounded","status":"publish","type":"factorial_video","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com.ar\/blog\/factorial-play\/videos\/is-a-strong-peer-network-the-key-to-staying-grounded\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a strong peer network the key to staying grounded?"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_video_type":"highlight","_related_series":167693,"_related_episode":178480,"_related_season":0,"_video_source":"vimeo","_youtube_video_id":"","_vimeo_video_id":"1117056681","_speaker_id":177318,"_video_description":"Building a solid peer network is crucial for leaders to stay grounded and avoid burnout, as emphasized by Axel Stokinger. At 40, he recognized the importance of sharing experiences with a trusted group, consisting of just three or four individuals, to discuss both professional and personal matters. This network aids in maintaining balance amidst the drive for growth and production, ensuring leaders can manage their limits effectively. Trust within these relationships fosters open communication and mutual support, essential for effective team management and aligning with company values. By cultivating this peer group, leaders can enhance their career plans and strengthen their leadership skills. According to Axel Stokinger, staying open to building such networks can help identify signs of exhaustion early, preventing a potential crash. Don't miss more tips and insights on leadership in the full episode.","_video_transcription":"00:03 - THE ROLE OF A GROUP OF WORK COLLEAGUES\r\n00:10 - \"Is having a solid peer network the key to staying in touch with reality?\" During my working life, I had an experience that helped me.\r\n00:20 - At the time, I think I was 40 years old when I realized that it was becoming increasingly important to share moments with people I trusted.\r\n00:35 - And to make them empathize with the personal situation of a director.\r\n00:42 - In part, it was about people, and I mean just a few people,just three or four, there's no need for a large number,with whom I always communicated a lot,to analyse certain situations, but also to discuss personal matters,from private issues to health issues,because unfortunately that also happens in the life of a director,when at some point you get the feeling that everything could collapse at any moment.\r\n01:15 - That's why it was always crucial for me to find people,and thank God I found them, with whom I could discuss certain issues.\r\n01:24 - People who also opened up to me to ask for help.Why is that so important?\r\n01:30 - Because you're constantly driven by the urge to do more,to grow even further, to keep producing.\r\n01:36 - At some point, you cross a line without even noticing.\r\n01:41 - But the body is aware of those limits.And then comes an emotional exhaustion that can lead to burnout in the worst case.\r\n01:49 - And, to avoid this kind of things, I learned that it's good to have a a network around me, a peer group,with whom I could talk about these issues,so they could hit the brakes for me in time by giving me feedback,so that I could say to myself: \"Alex, it's time to stop.\r\n02:09 - Now you have to focus on other matters and try to regain balance in your life, stop constantly putting work first,and stop consuming energy you might need later in life.\" So where can a true peer group be found?\r\n02:31 - Well, you can't just put out an ad to look for one.\r\n02:33 - It grows naturally out of human relationships, when you realize that there are certain contacts you trust and that trust is reflected back.\r\n02:42 - They can be executives, managers, at a higher executive level If you're lucky, that can happen to you.\r\n02:52 - Some people don't necessarily have to be from the same professional field.\r\n02:57 - I had a good friend with whom I could talk about these kinds of topics, we shared everything.\r\n03:02 - Of course, some topics were complicated at times,but trust is the most important driver.\r\n03:13 - If you have that trust, you'll realize it won't be betrayed.on the contrary, it's reciprocal.\r\n03:18 - From my point of view, that is something important.\r\n03:22 - I would like to share this lesson,if you stay open and try to build that peer network,you'll be able to notice exhaustion in time, in order to avoid crashing.","_has_trailer":false,"_trailer_vimeo_id":""},"categories":[935],"factorial-categories":[],"class_list":["post-178543","factorial_video","type-factorial_video","status-publish","hentry","category-leadership-insights"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v21.9.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is a strong peer network the key to staying grounded? 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