Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg's leadership is putting Meta on track to fail, but taking some time off could turn things around, Harvard management expert Bill George ...

Zuckerberg [took paternity leave in 2017](https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/04/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-is-taking-off-december-as-paternity-leave.html#) after his second child was born in the summer, breaking it up into two, one-month blocks: immediately after the birth and again in December. Before his [plans fell through](https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/05/twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-reconsidering-africa-move-on-coronavirus-fears.html), Dorsey faced sharp criticism from some analysts who said the move would be "reckless" because "proximity matters" for leading a company. [$381.86 billion market cap](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/META), as of Thursday morning. DiDonna points to his own research, including interviews with dozens of sabbatical-takers over the course of several years, that shows sabbaticals are a "transformational experience" that can help with personal development. DiDonna adds that engaging in physical or creative activities during that time, whether that's playing a sport or taking up painting, could help Zuckerberg reignite a genuine sense of passion and energy that he can then apply to his leadership at Meta. [lost more than 60% of its market value](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/16/meta-shares-plunged-14percent-this-week-falling-close-to-their-pandemic-low.html) since last year. [ book](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/True+North%3A+Leading+Authentically+in+Today%27s+Workplace%2C+Emerging+Leader+Edition-p-9781119886105) called "True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition." He recommends Zuckerberg spend a few months away from the company entirely, which means not checking emails, managing team members from afar or doing any other work-related tasks. He cites Zuckerberg as just one example of a boss who has lost sight of their deeply held beliefs, values and purpose as a leader. "It can help you and the company get back on track." George's most important advice for the Meta co-founder: Take some time away from your work and rest your brain. All Zuckerberg has to do is take a long vacation.