A century of research on the psychology of leadership has discovered the behaviors that can differentiate good and bad leaders. Let’s start with the tell-tale signs of bad leadership, show how a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. According to recent studies, as many as 82% of American ...

These signs defeat the purpose of calling someone a ‘leader.’ The evidence is overwhelming: bad leadership doesn’t just frustrate people It actively damages both individuals and organizations. The ...

At the moment, confidence in leadership is at an all time low, according to the 2024 Leadership Confidence Index. It’s natural to assume the cause is born of an individual failure—the leader lacks ...

Inspired by some recent examples of bad leadership, I thought I would start a series of posts on bad leadership, and note some of the tactics used by "bosses from hell." 1. Use of Threats and ...

Fire department culture often turns toxic when administrators or command staff blame employees for poor performance without considering the role that leadership played in shaping the outcome. Leaders ...

That’s why recognizing the clues is critical. Below are seven characteristics of bad leadership every employee — and leader — should watch for. 1. Hiding Behind Screens Instead of Facing People In ...