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This month’s article is the second in our leadership series regarding Toxic Bosses in Law Enforcement. Micromanagers are obsessed with control. Fear of failure is the driving force in their world. They worry that unless they regulate every aspect of the environment, the serenity of their existence will be destroyed. Micromanagers in law enforcement are …
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It is good to see additional work being done on toxic leadership in law enforcement organizations. 
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The test the Corps wants would be given to Marines who are re-enlisting, when they take on more significant leadership roles.
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I sure hope they start at the top and work down through the ranks instead of from the bottom up. A toxic sergeant is a problem, while a toxic colonel (or higher) is a catastrophe.
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Toxic leaders have a negative impact and their high-profile status means their negativity reaches beyond their team. Here is how to recognize toxic leadership.
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This list is but a start. It is the negative impact on the organization that makes leaders "toxic." Good leaders add value, they do not detract from the good work of the organization.
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They’re the type to stand on the neck of their troops if it means an “attaboy” from their superiors. This is how to get your neck out from under the boot.
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You can't always fix toxic leaders, but you can make it better or worse as a result of your actions.
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Innovation, performance, and healthy communication flourish in a bully-free environment.
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Workplace bullies are easy to identify from the bottom up but are hard to locate from the top down.
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Morale aboard the cruiser Shiloh plummeted during the command of Navy Capt. Adam Aycock, making the ship the butt of jokes on the waterfront in Yokosuka, Japan.
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Military organizations provide good case study material for toxic leadership, in part, because the stakes are so high.
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Difficult bosses are everywhere, but Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison says there are ways to capitalize on the experience.
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There is a silver lining to working for a bad boss. My top two: You build up a list of things you will never do, and you develop interpersonal calluses that prepare you for other difficult bosses.
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60 million Americans are impacted by workplace bullying. Do you have a bullying boss? Here's what to do.
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The article did not live up to the title, but some of the statistics are interesting.
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Every now and then you’ll get the opportunity (or misfortune) to work with a tough leader. They may be brilliant and geniuses, but their management style leaves the best of their team members burne…
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You can be tough and still care about your team. Sadly, too many "tough" leaders focus on the former rather than the latter.
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Dr Travis Bradberry outlines some signs that it's time to leave your current job.
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How do you know when it is time to go?
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Technology industries are rife with toxic managers, many are brilliant but twisted geeks responsible for creating breakthrough technology WINNIPEG – BUSINESS – Every industry has its fair share of toxic bosses. Many are accomplished, and extremely successful. Some are working for or running well-known companies. Others are geniuses who created breakthrough technology. Typically, they make …
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Bottom line for this article is, "Best advice: Muster all your coping skills and try to make the best of a horrible situation until another job is found."
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Researchers at Stanford University made the discovery after carrying out a survey of 32 high technology firms – 97 per cent of which were on the Fortune 1000 list (stock image).
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Some level of narcissism can be helpful. Confidence is a virtue as is a healthy amount of self-interest. When it goes too far, bad news is likely to follow. 1
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Arm yourself with the knowledge of what toxic leadership looks like, how to survive it, and how to prevent it in the first place.
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How about consideration of this question: At what level in the organization is a toxic leader unacceptable? After answering, start making sure no toxics reach that level, regardless of other skills or contributions they make. 1
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When expressed in the extreme, positive leadership traits can become dark and overbearing. Find out what to look out for so your teams don't experience your
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Much of what leads to destructive leadership are strengths that are not balanced. With bright light comes dark shadows. That drive toward task accomplishment that is so valued in organizations can be destructive if it is not balanced by relationship-oriented behavior.
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For the longest time, I have remained silent on my experiences working with Telstra. Fear of retribution, loss of income, or worse have, until now, stopped me from taking greater action for myself. And now a
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As a rule, HR is not on your side. It is on the side of the company. A mismatch between mission and resources combined with an overemphasis on a limited number of success metrics can lead to a toxic brew.
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Bad bosses are certainly not the only reason employees leave.
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If your management focuses solely on what employees are doing wrong, you may be working for a toxic company.
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There are more than seven signs, but this is a start.
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Is your horrible boss driving you crazy? Here are six ways to deal.
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Because each case of toxic leadership is contextually unique, I find it very difficult to give advice without a great deal of information. No two incidents are the same.
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Advice given to leaders is too often based on the ideal world, not reality.
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I disagree with Professor Pfeffer in the sense that the problem might be that the leadership industry has not taken hold in most organizations. It's not that their approaches have failed, it's that they haven't made their way into businesses. Leadership is just not a construct that most organizations have put much time and effort into.
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Unfortunately, toxic people are everywhere; even at work. Here are 23 articles to help you deal with toxic people and environments the right way.
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This looks useful.
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The people in the best position to give leaders honest feedback usually have the most to lose. Learn how executives can change this.
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Most leaders have bright spots and shadows. When coaching, don't let them fixate on either.
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More than 1,000 employees were asked to rate 24 'typical boss behaviors' from 'totally acceptable' to 'totally unacceptable.' Can you guess the worst behavior a boss can have in the workplace?
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Everyone needs to be valued. Can you guess the worst behavior a boss can have in the workplace? It's taking credit for an employee's work.
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211 Total Shares This article was submitted by Quinn McDowell, founder of Arete Hoops. You can read more of his articles at this link: AreteHoops I hope you can use some of these thoughts as a different voice to share with your players.
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There are many more than five signs of toxic leadership, but this is a start.
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They spew negativity to demean and deflate you. And they think you're the problem. It's happening more and more. Herewith, a guide for surviving toxic times.
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I like the idea of a psychological hazmat suit.
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