The Thriving Leader: Steps to Mental Wellness and Peak Effectiveness
The weight of leadership can be immense. Even the most resilient individual can be worn down by long hours, demanding decisions, and endless pressure. In fact, a UKG study found that a whopping 80% of managers feel burnt out – the highest percentage among all groups. Further, this burnout can have a significant ripple effect on their teams. According to another study, when a leader is burned out, psychological safety in the team drops by 52% and feelings of support fall by 44%. Moreover, despite their best efforts, burnt-out leaders often end up increasing their subordinates’ workload by 26%. ...