Why Working While Sick Actually Makes You a Worse Leader (And What to Do Instead) Home Tags Productivity Why Working While Sick Actually Makes You a Worse Leader (And What to Do Instead) Zilck Team June 7, 2025 2 min read Share on X Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Email Copy link On this page Unlock full content Here's the uncomfortable truth: as leaders, we've been getting it all wrong when it comes to working while sick. Recent research reveals that working while sick isn't a badge of honor—it's actually a failure of leadership.The Real Cost of "Powering Through"When you drag yourself to work with a fever or push through that migraine, you're not showing dedication—you're modeling toxic behavior. As leadership expert Mostyn Wilson puts it: Read next News Instagram is Boosting Stand-Up Paid Post Business If You Sell Nostalgia