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092. Barbara Kellerman: Why Leaders Go from Bad to Worse

Jun 12, 2024
54:30

Barbara Kellermani is a renowned expert in the fields of leadership and followership, having dedicated her lifelong work to the study and authoring of numerous books on these subjects. She is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership. She was the Founding Executive Director of the Center, and a member of the Kennedy School faculty for over twenty years.


In this episode, we explore:

  • What is bad leadership – and how to stop it early
  • Why good leaders are ethical
  • The ‘Follower’s Rule’
  • The cautionary tales from the Boeing and Volkswagen scandals
  • How successful leaders create a truly open and empowering environment


Links Mentioned:

Cultureandleadership.org

Barbara Kellerman on LinkedIn

Leadership from Bad to Worse by Barbara Kellerman

The End of Leadership by Barbara Kellerman

Leadership by Barbara Kellerman

Bad Leadership by Barbara Kellerman

Barbara Kellerman’s Website

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