LEADERSHIP and DEPRESSION: IS THERE A COMMON LINK?

<ns3:p>Leadership entails a high level of responsibility, accompanied with stress, which can result in depression. Additionally, multi-tasking leaders have multiple responsibilities and allegiances, and the difficulty of resolving day-to-day issues will almost certainly jeopardise their health and other priorities. Thus, the purpose of this review is to emphasise the frequently overlooked connection between leadership burnout and depression. This article is based on an extensive review of previously published research conducted through the use of several search engines, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Emerald. This review revealed common connections between leadership burnout and depression. Physical wear and tear associated with leadership burnout, stress-induced medical derangement, psychological strain, and negative effects on family life are all identified as common links between leadership burnout and depression. This review examines leadership burnout, establishing common connections between leadership and depression, and thus contributes to the field of leadership and management by introducing new, explanatory perspectives on leadership burnout. Burnout in leaders can result in negative wellbeing manifesting as depression, thereby jeopardising the organization's goals and aspirations. Regrettably, the burnout that comes with leadership roles has been understated. The findings have practical implications for academic scholars and other stakeholders interested in conducting additional research on the leadership burnout association. Additionally, human resource practitioners could use the findings to help develop leadership development strategies.</ns3:p>