4 lessons we need to remember from the pandemic

Sad the long weekend is over? How about a sabbatical? | 4 lessons we need to remember from the pandemic | Read more from John Baldoni on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( June 1, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Sad the long weekend is over? How about a sabbatical?]( A several-week sabbatical can help you disconnect, avoid burnout and return stronger, especially for business owners, writes Jonathan Baker, a co-founder of Monday Night Brewing. Baker outlines how to ensure work is covered while you're out and how to share what you learned after your return. Full Story: [David C. 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