Leading Transformational Change with Tobias Sturesson

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


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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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