This seems to be the biggest factor in why many businesses run into problems. Owners and upper management are often overworked and stressed by the daily demands placed on them to perform. This stress can result in eroding the fabric of the workplace, cause health issues and result in a high level of absenteeism. Everybody has a personal life outside the work place. It would be great if everyone could leave that personal life at the front door when they go to work every morning.
Some people manage better than others.
And, the fact is, that most can't. Yet, in the workplace there is very little room for people's personal issues. No one really wants to hear it or deal with it. Yet, these factors can weigh heavily upon workers and diminish their capabilities. It's very similar to viewing the business entity as a family system.