LEAD 201 Kellerman Bad Leadership

What is ineffective leadership?

fails to produce desired change because of missing traits, weak skills, and badly conceived strategies

What is unethical leadership?

fails to distinguish between right and wrong because common codes of decency and good conduct is being violated

What are the 7 types of bad leadership?

1. incompetent

2. rigid

3. intemperate

4. callous

5. corrupt

6. insular

7. evil

What are the types of ineffective leadership?

incompetent, rigid, intemperate

What are the types of unethical leadership?

callous, corrupt, insular, evil

Incompetent leadership

the leader and at least some followers lack the will or skill (or both) to maintain effective action. With regard to at least one important leadership challenge, they do not create positive change

Rigid leadership

the leader and at least some followers are stiff and unyielding. Although they may be competent, they are unable or unwilling to adapt to new ideas, new information, or changing times

Intemperate leadership

the leader lacks self-control and is aided and abetted by followers who are unwilling or unable effectively to intervene

Callous leadership

the leader and at least some leaders are uncaring or unkind. Ignored or disconnected are the needs, wants, and wishes of most members of the group or organization, especially subordinates

Corrupt leadership

the leader and at least some followers lie, cheat, or steal. To a degree that exceeds the norm, they put self-interest ahead of the public interest

Insular leadership

the leader and at least some followers minimize or disregard the health and welfare of “the other” - that is, those outside the group or organization for which they are directly responsible

Evil leadership

the leader and at least some followers commit atrocities. They use pain as an instrument of power. The harm done to men, women, and children is severe rather than slight. The harm can be physical, psychological, or both.