Baker books, 2007, 255 pp why do successful leaders allow themselves to fall into avoidable moral and ethical failings. A critical perspective ebook written by dennis tourish. Often the dark side can be unknown to the leader and can show up in bizarre manners. Written by experts in the field, the contributors to the dark side of organizational behavior focus on the causes, processes, and consequences of behaviors in organizations that have a negative. How to become and effective leader by confronting potential failures edited by gary l. This book draws on empirical data and theoretical analysis. By focusing in on the interpersonal, the book characterizes social behaviors by their agency how dominant they are and by their communion how relational and nurturing they are. Dark sides of organizational behavior and leadership. Failure to acknowledge the role of followers and to examine the dark side of leader. Show full abstract from the perspective of the observer, personality and leader effectiveness, key tasks of leadership, determining the base rate of flawed leadership, the dark side of charisma.
It does so by providing insight into our very unique humanity that we too often deny. The lonely lot of leadership also means keeping secrets. Overcoming the negative aspects of the dark side requires constant vigilance. A conceptual framework of the dark side of educational leadership. The paradox of personal dysfunction mcintosh, gary l. Melanie herman is executive director of the nonprofit risk management center. The book contributes knowledge of how negative leadership develops, what part organizational structures play, and what the consequences are for the leader, the subordinates and the organization. Overcoming the dark side of leadership is a mustread for any pastor or leader within the church. B in my leadership classes students read peter northouses classic introduction to leadership. Overcoming the dark side of leadership, revised edition. Overcoming the dark side of leadership is a sobering account of what can happen when we refuse to allow god to deal with our inner being. A single destination for a vast collection of ebooks in. For people supportive of us, this volume takes us off any superhuman pedestal we never really belonged there in the first place.
In one comprehensive collection, the dark side of organizational behavior provides a framework for understanding the most current thinking on the negative consequences of organizational behavior. This book is the first of its kind, and hopefully not the last. Unlike any other leadership book ive read, overcoming the dark side of leadership takes an honest and comprehensive look at the part of leadership that no one really likes to discuss. Rima is a great exploration of the dysfunctions of leadership. The impact of a bad boss can go viral though the office alice g. Leadership, work, and the dark side of personality 1st. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book uses a number of case studies to. Mcintosh, 9780801068355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But when the lessons of the dark side are never learned, it drives even successful leaders to make unwise, impulsive, unethical, or immoral choices that may lead to failure. The bright side and the dark side of ceo personality. This is a book by leaders, for leaders, designed to prevent their readers from adding their names to the list of those who succeed greatly at spiritual leadership, only to have their dark side ultimately get the best of them and ruin their lives and ministries. The dark side of educational leadership is a must read for anyone who is considering entering the field of educational leadership. How to become an effective leader by confronting potential failures gary l. There is no question in my mind of the practicality, relevancy, and usefulness of this book.
Leadership, work, and the dark side of personality book. Part 1 details how the dark side can selfdestruct ones leadership. I would argue narcissism should be in that category and that in many ways, narcissism captures the traits interpersonal insensitivity and impulsivity. The dark side of leadership nonprofit risk management center. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dark side of transformational leadership.
Part 2 traces the different types of dark side leaders. Kennedy, jim bakker, king solomon, and more who fell victim to their dark side. The dark side of leadership an institutional perspective bekir. Routledge is the worlds leading academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences. How to become an effective leader by confronting potential failures 1997 by gary l. Humility in our tale of the dark side of leadership, we need a foil to fight for the. You mention three traits that cause the most ills in the workplace. The dark side has a powerful influence on the current success. Concerning this, the focus on the role of leaders dark triad personality traits and dark leadership could improve our understanding of the complex field of leadership research. This book helps to answer these questions by pointing out that the very character traits that drive leaders to succeed often have a darkside that can cause people. The dark side of educational leadership shows the heart of devotion and the heart of determination.
This is just the surface as to what makes for leadership that is shortsighted, stressful and full of bloat rather than value. Prospective readers of overcoming the dark side of leadership should understand it is overtly religious and aimed primarily at an audience of leaders in christian ministry. According to mcintosh and rima, these types are compulsive, passive aggressive, codependent, paranoid, and narcissistic. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. Contrary to the notion that leaders contribute to positive behaviour within organisations, this book reflects growing interest in the dark side of leadership. A consideration of ethical leadership in ontario university governance. Pdf the dark side of leadership jay conger academia. For pastors, this book is eyeopening in asserting that all of us must deal with a dark side in one form or another. Walton senior contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own.
Rima overcoming the dark side of leadership provides factual knowledge on prolific leaders such as, john f. Leadership, work, and the dark side of personality uses an interpersonal psychological perspective to unite general theories of both personality and leadership. In that textbook northouse reminds us that not all leadership is good. Although his work on the dark side of personality is quite well known, he is. However, the authors wellresearched arguments are underpinned with psychology, the book is peppered with numerous secular examples and references, and readers are directed to multiple secular assessment tools. Indeed, with the moral failures we have seen in the ministry, business, and politics, anyone can benefit from this book. Overcoming the dark side of leadership, revised edition 9780801068355 by gary l. Leadership, work, and the dark side of personality. Welcome to the dark side we have cookies hope you like dark humor and random stuff because you came to the right place. Those who are passionate about leadership must shine a light on the dark side. It should be required reading for every teacher, administrator, and board of education member. Overcoming the dark side of leadership lead with grace. Rima every leader suffers from some degree of personal dysfunction.
The dark side of personality butts up against effective leadership. The dark side of leadership an institutional perspective. Examining core selfevaluations, narcissism, transformational leadership, and strategic influence. Irresponsible leadership and unethical practices in schools. Overcoming the dark side of leadership book by gary l. The book contributes knowledge of how negative leadership develops, what part organizational structures play, and what the consequences are for the leader.
A leadership book like no other i have read, overcoming the dark side of leadership. Linda arthur, assistant professor of educational leadership at georgia southern university. Exploring the dark side of leadership the globe and mail. Rima, is a book written to address the failures of leadership that arise from the inner urges, compulsions, and dysfunctions of the personality that often go unexamined or remain unknown until an emotional explosion is experienced. Overcoming the dark side of leadership, revised edition baker. I was asked to write and submit a 46 page book summary of the text overcoming the dark side of leadership by gary l. The dark side refers to inner urges, compulsions and motivations that drive one toward success. Most books give some insightful ideas about leading and talk about how to influence others, but ignore the reality of all the fallen leaders weve seen. It will challenge you to reexamine your own leadership tendencies and remind you of many damaging leadership tendencies. This book helps you understand what the dark side is, leads you to discover your own dark side, and then guides you through the steps to redeem your dark side.
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