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Bad Leadership
(Barbara Kellerman)
!   Incompetent - the leader and at least some followers
lack the will or skill (or both) to sustain effective action.
With regard to at least one important leadership
challenge, they do not create positive change.
!   Rigid - 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 - the leader lacks self-control and is
aided and abetted by followers who are unwilling or
unable to effectively intervene.
!   Callous - the leader and at least some followers are
uncaring or unkind. Ignored and discounted are the
needs, wants, and wishes of most members of the group
or organisation, especially subordinates.
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Bad Leadership
(Barbara Kellerman)
!   Corrupt - 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 - the leader and at least some followers
minimize or disregard the health and welfare of those
outside the group or organisation for which they are
directly responsible.
!   Evil - the leader and at least some followers commit
atrocities. They use pain as an instrument of power. The
harm can be physical, psychological or both.