Opening up about his anxiety and depression helped this former Google executive be a better leader

Daryll Henrich on pink and blue background. (Credit: Courtesy of Daryll Henrich)

When leaders of public companies and other high-profile institutions start speaking openly about their experiences with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, the veil of shame that conceals many of these conversations at work starts to lift.  

It can begin with an executive simply being open with their teams about their personal challenges. Or it can involve more formal storytelling. Not only does storytelling heal, it opens the door for true change.