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Study Reveals CEOs' Depression Impacts Pay, Not Performance

3/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Indiana University examined over 14,600 earnings calls, uncovering vocal signs of depression in CEOs more than 9,500 times. This research sheds light on the profound effects of job stress on mental health, revealing that while CEO depression doesn’t affect company performance, it significantly impacts their compensation and decision-making.

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A groundbreaking study from Indiana University examined over 14,600 earnings calls, uncovering vocal signs of depression in CEOs more than 9,500 times. This research sheds light on the profound effects of job stress on mental health, revealing that while CEO depression doesn’t affect company performance, it significantly impacts their compensation and decision-making.