60% of leaders feel used at the end of the day (Global Leadership Forecast 2021 by Development Dimensions International).
Feeling exhausted is generally accepted as a symptom of burnout.
Why Leaders avoid admitting publicly they may struggle with burnout
Leaders, however, do not feel comfortable discussing their problems. In fact, nobody expects that someone promoted to a leadership position would experience burnout. This senior person is expected to find solutions for their direct reports' problems. But no one expects them to become the problem! In addition, we all have this intriguing perception: Gents in a position of power, highly paid, don't get too much sympathy from other people. Sympathy always goes to the underdog. Even when leaders realize they have a problem, everything remains deeply hidden, on a personal level. Because leaders can't afford to display weaknesses! Isn't it?
How does burnout manifest in Leaders
Ways to avoid burnout as a leader
C Level Finance
Shortlist în 3 weeks, guaranteed
Fixed fees, agreed upon from the start
Free recruiting guarantee 12 months
text inspired by https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/leadership-burnout-inside-silent-epidemic/long-reads/article/1790732
Comments