Max Depree once said: The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.
So what is the reality of being able to lead? Although being a leader might seem an incredible move in one’s career, being in leadership, according to university research, may not be as good for your mind or body.
A research team led by CUHK Business School, together with the National University of Singapore, found that there may be a unique genetic link between leadership and physical and mental health. It was discovered that genes related to leadership roles might also endanger a person’s physical and mental health. People who lead or manage would have a shorter lifespan and suffer from higher body mass index (BMI), additional risks of cardiovascular disease, and may even trigger bipolar disorder and schizophrenia if under long-term stress….