Designing for Flow

The Hidden Performance Cost Leaders Rarely See

The Hidden Performance Cost Leaders Rarely Seeby: Dr. Cari DeCandiaPublished on: 04/03/2026

Performance often narrows not from lack of effort, but from the hidden cost of impression management. This article explores how self-monitoring, culture, and uneven expectations quietly shape cognitive load, leadership bandwidth, and team performance.

Flow Prone
The Hidden Performance Cost Leaders Rarely See