How the John Henry Complex Is Impacting Black Professionals’ Mental Health With Dr. Lisa Mallory
The term John Henryism was coined in the 1970s by epidemiologist Sherman Hames. It refers to the way Black executives work to the point of sacrificing mental and physical health to convey their professional value. In this episode, we’re speaking with Lisa Mallory, PhD, Executive Director at NAHSE and CEO of LMM & Associates, LLC. Dr. Mallory shares her insights on this phenomenon to help listeners self-reflect on whether they are living examples of John Henryism and how to overcome it.
