“Toxic,” But Still a Successful Leader? Up to a Point and Then…
By Ray Williams April 5, 2021 Research shows there are plenty of toxic bosses in organizations. They exist on a spectrum from the psychopath to the charismatic narcissistic or abusive leader. Yet, most of us are familiar with toxic leaders who continue to be...
The Perfect Storm for Leaders’ Unethical Behavior
By Ray Williams August 13, 2021 Current times could be a perfect storm for the rise of unethical, and in some cases, amoral leaders. We continue to destroy our natural habitat despite ominous warnings of the planet becoming uninhabitable. We continue to be led...
Why We Need Humble, Self-Aware Leaders More Than Ever
By Ray Williams November 30, 2020 “Humility is the base and foundation of all virtues, and without it, no other virtue can exist.”–Cervantes We are hypocritical about the kind of leaders we need and the kind we have traditionally chosen and supported....
Our Obsession with Narcissistic Leaders When Humble Leaders are Better
Americans are obsessed with narcissistic leaders, or at least they have an ambivalence between the ones they like and the ones they promote.