12/18/2023

Why Leaders Need to Stop the Self-sacrifice Cycle

Here are some ways to escape the quagmire

During the often-fraught climb up the employment ladder, leaders can find themselves caught up in a cycle of self-sacrifice which is harming their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

External events such as the global pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and The Great Resignation are amplifying the problem. In a bit to appease, protect and sustain their people and businesses, these leaders are often conceding their own needs and prioritising everyone else's to their detriment.

Naturally, a large part of a leader's remit is the wellbeing of their teams but in order to be effective in this role, leaders need to be able to lead from a place of empowerment and strength – not self-sacrifice.

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