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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.

Drawing on recent research and science we examine the dark side of leadership.
Dr. Annette Towler, 06.02.2021
Evidence-based Leadership, Leadership, Personality, Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Trait based leadership, Dark traits

Machiavellianism: What it is, how to recognize and cope with Machiavellians

Machiavellians are common in all kinds of settings. In this CQ Dossier you will learn how Machiavellianism works and what can be done to cope with it.
What is Machiavellianism and how to cope with it?
Dr. Annette Towler, 31.12.2020
Dark traits, Machiavellianism, Personality

How Toxic Leadership can Undermine and Destroy Effective Performance Management Systems

Most of the research on leader effectiveness has focused on the positive side of leader behavior. However, there is evidence that toxic leaders can seriously undermine organizational life through creating a climate of intolerance and incivility. This CQ Dossier describes toxic leadership and how this negative form of leadership can disrupt effective performance management.
Toxic leadership can disrupt effective performance management systems when not addressed properly
Dr. Annette Towler, 03.07.2018
Performance management, Dark traits, Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Toxic leadership, Performance appraisal, Employee selection

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