What’s Keeping CEOs Up at Night?

BCG CEO Insomnia Index–Understanding CEO Pressure: More than 70% of CEOs are under chronic stress—but the real sources might surprise you.

Drawing on BCG’s CEO Insomnia Index, Judith Wallenstein and Christine Barton unpack what’s driving the pressure, why it’s coming from closer than expected, and how it’s starting to impact decision-making at the top. While performance, growth, and cost pressures remain constant, the real weight is coming from much closer to home: boards, leadership teams, and employees.

You’ll learn:

The surprising stakeholders creating the most pressure

How stress narrows creativity, judgment, and strategic thinking

Why the CEO role is becoming more isolating

What leaders can do to manage energy, time, and expectations more effectively

Learn More:

Christine Barton: https://on.bcg.com/4twIHs8

Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/4vCcMrr

The BCG CEO Insomnia Index: https://on.bcg.com/492jygq

What Boards Expect of CEO Candidates: https://on.bcg.com/48hfzwd