07/08/2026
In a recent Quartz article, "The best leaders burn out decades before they're supposed to retire.
Here's why," writer Anthony Lopopolo highlights a challenge many business owners cannot afford to ignore: midcareer leaders are often carrying the most responsibility at the exact stage when they have the least room to pause, reset, and think strategically.
For business owners, this is more than a talent issue. Leadership fatigue can affect succession planning, liquidity decisions, tax strategy, family dynamics, and the long-term value of the business.
The best time to plan is before burnout, urgency, or transition forces the conversation.
If you own a business, consider whether your leadership, financial, and exit plans are built for both the company and the people carrying it forward.
qz.com