Pretending to Be Superman While Drowning: The Deep Dive

This week, Alex and Emily explore why burned-out executives almost never realize they’re surrounded by other burned-out executives and why that silence makes everything worse.

They dig into “pluralistic ignorance,” the psychological phenomenon where everyone privately struggles while publicly performing strength, each person assuming they’re the only one who can’t keep up. Whether you’re hiding exhaustion behind a polished LinkedIn presence or wondering if you’re the only leader who feels like they’re barely hanging on, this episode is an honest look at what happens when one person finally breaks the silence.