Eric Sagal on Why Listening May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Skill in Today's Burnout-Prone Corporate Culture

Source: International Business Times

Eric Sagal Workplace conversations about leadership often center on strategy, productivity, and performance. Yet another skill is shaping how professionals navigate pressure and complexity. According to Deloitte's World Mental Health Day insights on workplace well‑being, 47% of Gen Z and 41% of millennials rate their mental health as fair or poor, highlighting how common workplace strain and emotional pressure have become among younger and mid-career professionals.