Burnout, Substance Use, and the C-Suite: Where Performance Culture Breaks Down
Performance culture is often celebrated as the engine of growth. In the C-suite, long hours, constant availability, and relentless pressure are frequently framed as leadership prerequisites rather than warning signs. However, when workplace performance culture operates without boundaries, it can quietly push executives toward burnout, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and substance use—undermining both leadership effectiveness and…

