Faculty and students at the U.S. Army War College stated in 2003that toxic leaders are focused on visible short-term missions and accomplishments. They provide superiors with impressive, articulate presentations and enthusiastic responses to the mission, but they are unconcerned about, or oblivious to, staff or troop morale and/or climate. Toxic leaders are seen as arrogant, self-serving, inflexible, and petty (Ulmer, 2012). Ulmer proposed a definition of a toxic leader as “individuals whose behavior appears driven by self-centered careerism at the expense of their subordinates and unit, and whose style is characterized by abusive and dictatorial behavior that promotes an unhealthy organizational climate”.
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After David was fired and a new facility manager, Rick, was hired it became more apparent that there were underlying issues with George. Rick was well-educated, had a genuine purpose for the facility, and maintained himself with dignity and respect. George constantly undermined Rick to the employees, going so far as telling them, “You answer to me, not him.” If someone who was a strong person, great employee, or simply not liked by George, there was a phone call or text message to him by one of his spies. I, for one, was a rich target for his spies. He took away my hours, position, and most of my self-worth. I stood up for what was right, would not tolerate the harassment that he and David invoked upon the staff, or allow him to have control over how I handled situations on the job. He thrived on the misery of others.
In his eyes, he was the epitome of an effective leader. His skill at deception provided him with a following of staff that he led with fear or empty promises. Until I began this class, I did not know what words to use for George’s leadership style. Now I know that he is a passive-aggressive, busy-body, arrogant, inadequate, paranoid, and controlling leader. Unfortunately, this type of leader will most likely continue to prosper in the
Background
George is the chief of …show more content…
After David was fired and a new facility manager, Rick, was hired it became more apparent that there were underlying issues with George. Rick was well-educated, had a genuine purpose for the facility, and maintained himself with dignity and respect. George constantly undermined Rick to the employees, going so far as telling them, “You answer to me, not him.” If someone who was a strong person, great employee, or simply not liked by George, there was a phone call or text message to him by one of his spies. I, for one, was a rich target for his spies. He took away my hours, position, and most of my self-worth. I stood up for what was right, would not tolerate the harassment that he and David invoked upon the staff, or allow him to have control over how I handled situations on the job. He thrived on the misery of others.
In his eyes, he was the epitome of an effective leader. His skill at deception provided him with a following of staff that he led with fear or empty promises. Until I began this class, I did not know what words to use for George’s leadership style. Now I know that he is a passive-aggressive, busy-body, arrogant, inadequate, paranoid, and controlling leader. Unfortunately, this type of leader will most likely continue to prosper in the