Hiding In Plain Sight: The Dangerous Leader

Before we dive into this research article, I feel it necessary to point out the obvious. We partner with leaders and their teams to accelerate and elevate results, while making it more joyful and fun for them to go further, faster. While there are teams that we work with that are well behind the performance curve and we’re helping them achieve their full potential, the majority of the organizations we partner with are performing at an average, or above average level, seeking to level up or even achieve exponential results. All of that said, this article addresses a very specific kind of leader and their behavior, along with how it impacts individuals, teams, organizational outcomes, the broader community, and society, too. For reasons that shall become clear as we get into this critical topic, we’re exploring the phenomenon of toxic leadership and the impact this has on our world. Read on more for more…