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Drawing on recent research and science we examine the dark side of leadership.
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Dr. Annette Towler

The dark side of leadership: How bad leaders can destroy organizations and undermine their followers

Leadership in organizations can often be dark and destructive. Utilizing a so-called trait approach is particularly helpful in understanding destructive leaders. Such leaders share common personality traits, notably including narcissism, hubris and Machiavellianism.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Personality, Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Trait based leadership, Dark traits
Trait based approaches define skills associated with effective leadership
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Dr. Annette Towler

A trait-based approach to leadership: Are leaders born or made?

This CQ Dossier discusses the trait-based approach to leadership and reviews those personality traits that distinguish effective from ineffective leaders. The dossier also identifies key skills or competencies that are related to leader effectiveness and can be used by organizations for selection, promotion, and training.
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Trait based leadership, Personality, Five Factor Model (FFM)

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