I charge thee, fling away ambition: by that sin fell the angels—Shakespeare, King Henry the VIII Organizations place leaders on a pedestal and hand them a megaphone. They give them access to “hard” organizational resources (capital, tools, perso ...
Destructive Narcissism – The Cycle Of Decline, Part II
In our last blog, we discussed the beginning of the cycle of decline for a narcissist. Today, we will continue down that path. As a reminder, our discussion started with healthy self-assurance and well-founded confidence that moves to overconfidence ...
The Path To Destructive Narcissism: The Cycle Of Decline
In our discussions on leadership, it is impossible not to discuss narcissism and its effect on others. This week, we will discuss how a person enters the downward cycle away from constructive narcissism. How often do you see these patterns in your le ...
The Root Of Leadership Affliction Series: Destructive Vs. Constructive Narcissism
If you are just joining us in our “Root of Leadership Affliction” series, we are now deep into our discussion on destruction narcissism and power. Recognizing the Difference: Constructive vs. Destructive Narcissism. ...
The Root Of Leadership Affliction: Destructive Narcissism & Power
Narcissism Explored. In popular usage, the term narcissist refers to people whose aspirations, judgments, and decisions are shaped by an unhealthy sense of self, typified by arrogance and self-absorption. Narcissists pursue their own ambition and ...
The Root Of Leadership Affliction: How Exceptional Leaders Handle Emotions
In our ongoing discussion on exceptional leadership, we are taking a close look at leaders’ emotions in the workplace. In our last blog, we discussed leaders with emotional immaturity, and the contrast of leaders who le ...
The Root Of Leadership Affliction: A Study Of Emotions
To become better leaders, it is often helpful to look at others successes, as well as their downfalls. Looking at the root of leadership affliction brings us to a study of emotions. Today we will take a look at how emotional dynamics impact leadershi ...
Six Top Top Leadership Afflictions
Every day, all over the world, organizations, even good organizations, rid themselves of one afflicted leader, only to hire the next. Why is this? In our new blog series on Leadership Afflictions, we will stud ...
Top Leader Affliction Series!
Today we introduce a new series, titled “Top Leader Afflictions”. I choose the title for two reasons. First, an affliction is a state of pain, distress or misery. We will explore a set of afflictions—painful “maladies” or “diseases” common to indivi ...
How To Lead In That “Just Right” Relationship: The Goldilocks Leader
If you have been following our series on Goldilocks, Porcupines and Chameleons, you will be happy to note that we will fully discuss The Goldilocks Leader in this issue! Attending to the Goldilocks, “just right” relationship between one’s inner ...