The loneliness no one warns CEOs about

Not long ago, I spoke with a newly appointed CEO who looked exhausted. She was an exceptional leader who had built strong teams and delivered results throughout her career. Yet only a few months into the role, she admitted something that surprised even her: She had begun to wonder whether she was the right person for the job. Nothing in her performance suggested she wasn’t the right person. Her team respected her. The board supported her. The company was performing well. What she was ex...