The Hidden Toll of Self-suppression in Senior Leadership

Fitting in is rarely named as a leadership competency, yet it governs more executive behavior than most boards would comfortably admit.

By the time someone reaches senior leadership, they understand performance metrics, governance structures and strategic complexity. What is less frequently examined is the psychological adaptation that has occurred along the way.

Climbing the leadership ladder almost always requires some adjustment. We learn the organization’s language. We study its norms and observe which behaviors are rewarded and which are quietly penalized and adapt accordingly.

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