The hazards of great leadership : detrimental consequences of leader exceptionalism / James K. Beggan, Scott T. Allison, George R. Goethals.

Author/creator Beggan, James K. author.
Other author Allison, Scott T., author.
Other author Goethals, George R., author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2023.
Copyright Date©2023
Description69 pages ; 23 cm.
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SeriesCambridge elements. Elements in leadership
Cambridge elements. Elements in leadership. ^A1438973
Contents Introduction -- 1. The challenge of defining "greatness" -- 2. Defining a hazard -- 3. Domains of impact -- 4. The seven deadly (and hazardous) sins of great leadership -- Conclusion -- References.
Abstract "The value of great leaders seems to be an unquestioned assumption. The goal of this Element is to explore the counterintuitive idea that great leaders can pose a hazard to themselves and their followers. Great leadership, which accomplishes morally commendable and difficult objectives by leaders and followers, requires competence, morality, and charisma. A hazard is a condition or event that leads to human loss, such as injury, death, or economic misfortune. A leader can become a hazard through social-psychological processes, which operate through the metaphor of the seven deadly sins to create negative consequences. Great leaders can undermine their own success and accomplishments, as well as those of their followers. They can become a threat to the organization in which they are employed. Finally, great leaders can become a danger to the larger society. The damage great leaders can create can be reduced by applying the corresponding virtue"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [52]-69).
Issued in other formOnline version: K. Beggan, James. Hazards of great leadership 1. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023 9781009398589
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