AI Detects Depression in CEOs Through Voice Analysis
A groundbreaking study has shed light on the mental health challenges faced by business leaders.
Researchers have developed an innovative AI-powered tool that analyzes the vocal patterns of CEOs from earnings call recordings.
Published in the Journal of Accounting Research, the study utilized data from over 14,500 calls from S&P 500 companies between 2010 and 2021.
Results revealed a correlation between depression in CEOs and higher corporate risks, such as:
Increased litigation and volatile stock returns, according to Fortune.
Moreover, these CEOs often receive higher compensation, a phenomenon the researchers attribute to boards attempting to incentivize or support them in the face of challenges.
Deeper Understanding
Nargess Golshan, an assistant professor at Indiana University and a co-author of the study, emphasized that this discovery paves the way for a deeper understanding of the impact of mental health on leadership.
She stated: “We want to shed light on mental health in leadership roles and how it affects organizations and economies.”
While voice analysis as a tool for diagnosing depression is not new.
It have been previously used in fields like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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80% of CEOs Believe that Mental Illness Makes an Individual a Burden
AI now provides an effective way to assess the mental state of CEOs’.
This could contribute to improving work environments and supporting leaders.
These findings come amid the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace.
A survey revealed that 80% of CEOs believe that mental illness makes an individual a burden, limiting their will to seek support.
However, the study suggests that opening a dialogue about these issues could be a step towards a more humane future in business leadership.
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