Nairobi, Nov. 4 -- They say that the higher you go, the colder it becomes. Many leaders discover this truth only after securing the promotion or executive role they worked so hard to achieve. Along with influence and recognition comes an unexpected reality; loneliness. The leadership seat is visible, influential, and admired from afar, yet often emotionally isolating.

Leadership today demands navigating multiple pressures. A leader must satisfy board expectations, manage employee morale, deliver results, adapt to market shifts, maintain stakeholder confidence, and uphold personal values.

These pressures converge in one office, the leader's, and while they are surrounded by people, very few of those are safe to speak to openly.

Decision...