Why leaders hide their emotions

Nick Jonsson, author of an upcoming book on executive loneliness, is on a mission to shed light on the dark and isolated world of the successful, overachieving leader. By Chantal Sajan

Nick Jonsson is writing a book titled Executive Loneliness. PHOTO: EGN SINGAPORE
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Two years ago, Nick Jonsson's life hit rock bottom.

He had just reached the summit and landed the job of managing director of EGN Singapore in January 2018.

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