How can you spot bad leadership quickly? Look for 6 warning signs
09/18/24 at 02:30 AM
How can you spot bad leadership quickly? Look for 6 warning signs
Inc.; by Marcel Schwantes; 9/16/24
Back in my HR days many moons ago, I hired a candidate for a senior management position. During his first week on the job, I stopped by his office to greet him. I overheard him on the phone with a vendor, and his behavior was in stark contrast to the person we had hired. I felt embarrassed by his conduct. Over time, there was a high turnover in his department. I have witnessed numerous counterproductive behaviors in middle and upper management. Here are six toxic traits that I have identified, which are detrimental to leading effectively. ...
- Steals the spotlight ...
- Lacks self-awareness ...
- Doesn't acknowledge making mistakes ...
- Has control over too many decisions ...
- Avoids interaction with others ...
- Loves to blame others ...