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Bad Leadership: What It Is, How It Happens, Why It Matters (Leadership for the Common Good),New
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How is Saddam Hussein like Tony Blair? Or Kenneth Lay like Lou Gerstner? Answer: They are, or were, leaders. Many would argue that tyrants, corrupt CEOs, and other abusers of power and authority are not leaders at allat least not as the word is currently used. But, according to Barbara Kellerman, this assumption is dangerously naive. A provocative departure from conventional thinking, Bad Leadership compels us to see leadership in its entirety. Kellerman argues that the dark side of leadershipfrom rigidity and callousness to corruption and crueltyis not an aberration. Rather, bad leadership is as ubiquitous as it is insidiousand so must be more carefully examined and better understood. Drawing on highprofile, contemporary examplesfrom Mary Meeker to David Koresh, Bill Clinton to Radovan Karadzic, Al Dunlap to Leona HelmsleyKellerman explores seven primary types of bad leadership and dissects why and how leaders cross the line from good to bad. The book also illuminates the critical role of followers, revealing how they collaborate with, and sometimes even cause, bad leadership. Daring and counterintuitive, Bad Leadership makes clear that we need to face the dark side to become better leaders and followers ourselves. Barbara Kellerman is research director of the Center for Public Leadership and a lecturer in public policy at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bad Leadership'? A: 'Bad Leadership' explores the dark side of leadership, arguing that traits like rigidity, callousness, and corruption are integral to understanding leadership as a whole.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bad Leadership'? A: The author is Barbara Kellerman, who is a research director at the Center for Public Leadership and a lecturer at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
- Q: What types of leaders does Barbara Kellerman discuss in the book? A: Kellerman discusses various types of bad leaders, using examples from contemporary figures such as Saddam Hussein, Kenneth Lay, and Bill Clinton.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bad Leadership' have? A: 'Bad Leadership' consists of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Bad Leadership'? A: 'Bad Leadership' was published on September 1, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Bad Leadership'? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is 'Bad Leadership' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Bad Leadership' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'Bad Leadership' fall under? A: 'Bad Leadership' is categorized under Leadership & Motivation.
- Q: What insights does 'Bad Leadership' provide about followers? A: The book emphasizes the critical role of followers in leadership dynamics, discussing how they can contribute to or even cause bad leadership.
- Q: Does 'Bad Leadership' include real-life examples? A: Yes, the book draws on high-profile, real-life examples to illustrate the concepts discussed.