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The Leadership Burnout No One Talks About: IT Executives Who Are Afraid to Ask for Help

IT executives are experiencing significant burnout, often hidden due to stigma and cultural expectations within IT leadership roles, where long hours and relentless workloads are normalized. This silence exacerbates feelings of isolation and stress, worsened by factors like layoffs, survivor’s guilt, and escalating demands driven by AI transformations. Experts recommend that IT leaders seek support through peer networks and therapy early to manage burnout effectively, which benefits both their well-being and organizational stability.

https://www.cio.com/article/4209332/the-leadership-burnout-no-one-talks-about-it-executives-who-are-afraid-to-ask-for-help.html

Businesses Are Paying the Price for CISO Burnout

April 14, 2026 / cybersecurity, CISO, threads, health

Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) poses a significant business risk beyond its personal impact, as it leads to high turnover, short tenures, and weakened security leadership continuity. Factors such as expanding job responsibilities, constant threat pressures, limited resources, and lack of enterprise-wide influence contribute to this issue, resulting in reactive security programs, increased costs, and diminished organizational resilience. Experts warn that addressing CISO burnout requires realistic job design, adequate support, authority, and resource allocation to ensure better retention and stronger business outcomes.

https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Businesses-are-paying-the-price-for-CISO-burnout