Barbara Kellerman

Barbara Kellerman, a Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and author of "Leadership from Bad to Worse," delves into how bad leaders worsen over time. She discusses the Volkswagen emissions scandal as a cautionary tale illustrating poor leadership's systemic pitfalls. Kellerman emphasizes the need for followers to critically assess their leaders, highlighting examples from tech and beyond. She offers insights on recognizing ineffective leaders and stresses the importance of personal values in leadership dynamics.

Dr. Barbara Kellerman discusses bad leadership, distinguishing types and tips for addressing it. Exploration of Jack Welch's leadership legacy, importance of structured leadership learning, and taking action against bad leaders. Universal concepts of leadership, power, and influence across cultures are also highlighted.

Exploring bad leadership dynamics with examples like Xi Jinping and Adam Neumann. Special Counsel Robert Hur's testimony before Congress reviewed. The complexities of not prosecuting Joe Biden discussed. Dark side of leadership and case studies of world leaders examined.

Barbara Kellerman, a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and an expert on leadership and followership, dives deep into the concept of charisma in leadership. She emphasizes the emotional bond between leaders and followers, arguing that charisma relies on a shared power dynamic. Kellerman examines how this relationship shapes outcomes and challenges traditional views that focus solely on leaders. She also discusses gender biases in perceptions of charisma, revealing the historical challenges faced by female leaders in gaining recognition.

Emily Flippen, a Senior Analyst at Motley Fool, and Matt Argersinger, also a Senior Analyst, dive into the surprising scenario where stocks, interest rates, and commodities are all peaking. They discuss inflation trends and potential Fed rate cuts, along with Amazon's shift in AI strategy away from Nvidia. Barbara Kellerman, a Harvard Professor and author, sheds light on the complexities of bad leadership using the Volkswagen scandal as a lens. The conversation also touches on Hershey and Coupang as stocks to watch.