Cheating a bit here with this blog, but the article noted below was too good not to pass on. Moreover, I happened to read the article this morning after just having a conversation with a colleague of mine about disappointing leadership behaviors we have recently experienced. Coincidentally, one of the breaking news stories today adds some further context with Governor Christie of New Jersey making apologies - and staff changes - for some political shenanigans south of the border. But that's just one example of personal ambition getting the best of a leader. We all have examples to share and commiserate over in our own business and political environments.
I've addressed this issue in previous blog posts but not with quite the same focus and vigor as the article penned by Bret Simmons:
http://itsaboutleadership.blogspot.ca/2012/07/health-care-from-good-to-great.html
http://itsaboutleadership.blogspot.ca/2013/09/charisma-and-leadership.html
In the article you will see reference to a particular industry but I'm confident the conclusions will resonate in other sectors as well. At another level the article also seems to speak to the short-term attention span of our society as a whole - we want results now without due consideration of long-term consequences. This is true in our business environments where monthly or quarterly results often drive decisions or in our political offices where direction can shift with the latest public poll or perception of impact on reelection chances.
Enjoy the article and look forward to hearing your thoughts.
http://ldrlb.co/2010/09/is-a-narcissistic-ceo-good-for-your-organization/
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Greg Hadubiak, MHSA, FACHE, CEC, PCCTEC Canada Chair/Executive Coach/Senior Consultant
hadubiak@wmc.ca
Helping leaders realize their strengths and enabling organizations to achieve their potential through the application of my leadership experience and coaching skills. I act as a point of leverage for my clients. I AM their Force Multiplier.
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