Have you got the impression that a co-worker is just concerned about themselves, not the business or their peers to an extreme degree so that they have a serious negative impact on you and others? If so, you may be working with a narcissist, Machiavellian, or...
Much has been researched and written by researchers and other professionals (including me) about the “bad” or dark side of humanity. And the current chaos and conflict in our world would naturally lead many to believe in the darker side of humanity, leaving them to...
In my new book, Virtuous Leadership: The Character Secrets of Great Leaders, I examined the nature of virtuous behaviors and good character is a foundation for great leaders is a great contrast to my previous book, Toxic Bosses: Practical Wisdom for Developing Wise,...
Researchers and writers like myself have brought attention the damage that “toxic” and self-serving leaders have done in organizations and institutions and how they can spread like a virus. Unfortunately we all too often see examples of this today. It doesn’t discount...
By Ray Williams November 11, 2021 Disagreeable, dishonest and toxic leaders can mean bad outcomes for organizations and work groups. “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters. Okay. It’s like...