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The Quiet Quitter: Downstream Impact of Micromanagement
Parts 3 & 4 of the Diagnosing Toxic Leadership Series “I do my job, but I’m not going above and beyond anymore, it’s not worth it.” “I used to care deeply about the team and the work we do. But now, I’m just focused on getting through the day.” These [...]
Cracks in the Foundation: Micromanaging Leaders Erode Trust:
Part 2 of the Diagnosing Toxic Leadership Series My father was an unapologetic Chicago Bears fan. When my younger brother and I were old enough to start following football, he gave us a choice: “You can root for the Bears or You can pick any NFL team you want to [...]
Micromanaging Leaders: The Personality Behind the Need for Control
Part 1 of the "Diagnosing Toxic Leadership" Series “Every decision has to go through them—even the small stuff.” “They want to be cc’d on every single email.” “I thought they were on vacation—I still got called every day to check in.” These are real statements made by employees reporting to [...]
The Cost of No Leadership: The Silent Crisis
There’s a saying that resonates more with each year I’ve spent in the workforce: “You never miss good leadership until you don’t have any at all.” Early in my career, I believed leadership was tied to authority—someone in charge, directing every move, giving orders, and monitoring output. Leadership had been [...]
Can High Emotional Intelligence and Toxic Leadership Coexist?
Exploring how emotional intelligence can be misused by toxic leaders—and why organizations must look beyond surface-level EQ when evaluating leadership effectiveness. Emotional intelligence: the new leadership superpower. When we think of leaders with high emotional intelligence (EQ), we usually picture empathetic, self-aware individuals who inspire teams and foster collaboration. Emotional [...]