Female leaders in male-dominated fields experience significant loneliness, often masked by outward confidence. The pressures of leadership, in conjunction with gender and professional isolation, create a unique challenge termed 'compounded disconnection'. This isolation, fueled by long hours and social exclusion, leads to emotional and professional exhaustion. Organizations risk losing valuable talent when they fail to recognize the implications of loneliness. Implementing connection-aware workplace practices is vital to mitigate leadership turnover and support female leaders effectively.
As a female leader in a male-dominated industry, our correspondent faced what we call 'compounded disconnection'-professional isolation layered with social exclusion.
Our research at Annecy Behavioral Science Lab reveals why this experience feels so devastating. Our recent re-analysis of the famous US Surgeon General report focusing on social isolation data shows that workplace conditions systematically erode our opportunities for connection.
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