Dismantling Dysfunction

Today, leaders complain about employees not being accountable for getting things done. But is it really the employee or is it the issue that leaders don't hold themselves accountable for managing the performance of their direct reports? Our experience is that many leaders don't define tasks in a clear manner, leaving employees lost and confused about their expectations. And they fail to follow up to see how the employee is doing, missing the opportunity to praise progress or course correct.

Leaders have this nasty habit of believing that employees are "mini-me's," joined at the brain, with the same attitudes, work ethic, experience and smarts they had when doing their job. This lets them off the hook for actually leading employee performance. This lack of accountability contributes to poor performance, high turnover, and employee disengagement. Leaders not being held to any expectations or having any leadership development are only a couple of reasons why they operate from outdated beliefs instead of meeting their employee's needs during the performance development cycle, leading to this all too prevalent dysfunction.

In today's episode, we discuss the Dysfunction of Accountability and share some practical tips that you can start using today if your organization is struggling with this Dysfunction. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Dysfunction of Accountability and discover what you can do if it's suffocating your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

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Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:25] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:34] What is the Dysfunction of Accountability?
• [05:57] Failure to set expectations
• [11:08] Leaders not holding themselves accountable
• [22:09] Abdicating responsibility
• [28:40] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Dysfunction of Accountability stems from the failure of leaders to set expectations, give corrective feedback and poor or inconsistent communication. When leaders don't believe they should manage performance or don't prioritize it, they fail to hold themselves accountable for their commitment to their employees.
• A lack of expectations and abdication from holding themselves and employees accountable has significant emotional and financial costs to people and the organization.
• Leaders need to take a planful approach to developing their employees. They need to create an accountability framework, set expectations and manage performance.
• Think you might be suffering from issues caused by the Dysfunction of Accountability in your workplace? Listen to the full episode to learn what you can do to start empowering yourself and fighting back against the Dysfunction of Accountability today!

Increasingly, leaders today are complaining about employee entitlement and dysfunctional entitled behavior. They fail to realize how their leadership might contribute to this entitlement. Instead, they judge the behavior of their direct reports and make excuses for them instead of dealing with the actual issue.

A few generations of employees have been brought up to believe they'll be rewarded for just showing up. They get anxious and overwhelmed when asked to get reports in on time or go running to HR when given much-needed corrective feedback. Instead of being shocked by and enabling this behavior, leaders need to change how they lead, developing them into employees excited about what they can achieve based on working consistently toward their goals. Leaders must stop feeling entitled to lead the way they prefer and stop saying, "I didn't need hand-holding; they shouldn't either." Their mindset adds to the ever-widening gap between what leaders expect and what employees are prepared to deliver.

In today's episode, we discuss the Dysfunction of Entitlement and share some practical tips that you can start using today if employee entitlement is causing you to give your power away. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this dysfunction in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Dysfunction of Entitlement and discover what you can do if it's suffocating your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:42] Episode introduction and overview
• [03:34] What is the Dysfunction of Entitlement?
• [09:25] Blaming and making excuses
• [14:37] Rescuing, not leading
• [17:04] Not managing performance
• [21:36] Develop Emotional Intelligence
• [25:48] Be the solution, not part of the problem
• [30:44] Stop blaming, start leading
• [34:24] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [36:35] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Dysfunction of Entitlement arises from our fixed beliefs about what we can do based on our own authority. Both leaders and employees can act in an entitled way.
• Entitled employees expect others to treat them as though they are special. They don't feel the need to work hard to succeed and are impatient to get to the next level without mastering their current role.
• Leaders need to learn to respond, not react. They must take a planful approach to employee development. Assessing an employee's emotional intelligence and working with them to delay gratification and tolerance to frustration helps them build more staying power and patience.
• Are issues caused by the Dysfunction of Entitlement negatively impacting your workplace? Listen to the full Episode to learn what you can do to start empowering yourself and fighting back against the Dysfunction of Entitlement today!

Ever worked for an organization that had no cross-departmental communication or information sharing between departments? The notion that power struggles simply cannot exist between functional areas of an organization is absurd. The unfortunate truth is, it's human nature for leaders to behave this way, and the longer this counterproductive structure exists in an organization, the harder it is to break it down.

When senior leaders plan their organizational design and build its foundation, they rarely consider what they will do when their leaders create silos, engage in power struggles, and fail to align with the organization's objectives. It's as if they think their organization is immune to the same dysfunctions that other businesses face, and so they don't develop skills to deal with these challenges when they arise.

In today's episode, we discuss the Dysfunction of Silos and share some practical tips that you can start using today if your organization is suffering from cross-departmental communication issues and power struggles. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Dysfunction of Silos and discover what you can do to break down the barriers responsible for blocking your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:44] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:30] What is the Dysfunction of Silos?
• [09:27] Silos create lack of cohesion
• [13:16] Define leadership competencies
• [16:53] Communication systems and strategies
• [20:20] Organization-wide communication framework
• [26:03] Manage behavior
• [29:44] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [31:48] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Dysfunction of Silos occurs due to too much autonomy in functions. Silos are characterized by the absence of sharing information, goals, timelines, or processes with other groups. This dysfunction starts from a mindset that believes holding on to information is power.
• More often than not, the leader of a siloed function believes that they are entitled to lead their group how they see fit. This individual possesses a "You are either with us or against us" mindset.
• The Silo Mindset interferes with cross-departmental communication, causing issues to arise between employees in different departments.
• Have a feeling the Dysfunction of Silos may be the root cause of the problems in your workplace? Listen to the full episode to learn what you can do to overcome the issues caused by this dysfunction today!

Leaders today act as though it isn't their job to keep their complex organizations moving in alignment. All too often, leaders let employees do things 'their way' in hopes that this will motivate them or somehow enable them to work more efficiently. The result? Silent chaos in the workplace.

Clearly, there is a lack of understanding of the chaos that this type of leadership thinking creates. Since when are the ego needs of employees more important than the overarching needs of the organization?

Letting personal feelings influence leadership behavior is just one of the many reasons for the Dysfunction of Chaos. Instead of leaders seeking to create organizations that operate with the precision of a Swiss watch, they are more likely to foster an environment where impulsiveness, misalignment and inefficiencies lead to a failure to thrive.

In today's episode, we discuss the Dysfunction of Chaos and share some practical tips that you can start using today if your organization is struggling with this Dysfunction. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Dysfunction of Chaos and discover what you can do if it's suffocating your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:25] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:16] What is the Dysfunction of Chaos?
• [18:15] Develop Self-Awareness and Self-Management
• [22:27] Define Leadership Competencies
• [27:06] Have an accountable system for senior leaders
• [32:21] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [34:41] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Leaders who create the Dysfunction of Chaos lack self-awareness and usually don't know how to lead. They lack the ability to accurately assess their performance or the impact their behavior has on the business or its people.
• In organizations that suffer from the Dysfunction of Chaos, it's normal to have shifting priorities, unclear direction, unstable processes, unhappy customers, and disengaged employees.
• Companies must be proactive about defining leadership competencies if they are to change their behavior successfully.
• Think you might be suffering from issues caused by the Dysfunction of Chaos in your workplace? Listen to the full episode to learn some practical tips on how you can start dismantling the Dysfunction of Chaos today!

Do performance management discussions get in the way of the "real work"? (Sorry, it's a trick question.) Leaders who agree with this idea are missing the point. They're holding on to a mindset that keeps them from fully embracing the true responsibility of their roles: to lead people.

Leadership demands the use of foreign and uncomfortable relational competencies. And focusing on the "real work" keeps underdeveloped leaders feeling safe and powerful within the walls of their comfort zones. So, what happens when leaders don't have the tools they need to deal with difficult interpersonal situations effectively? They spook at the first sign of discomfort, cut corners, and neglect their own needs and the needs of their employees. It takes a lot more than a half-hearted performance review every now and then to truly manage performance and engage your people.

In today's episode, we discuss the Dysfunction of Neglect and share some practical tips that you can start using today if you're having trouble overcoming the discomfort that stands in the way of effective leadership. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Dysfunction of Neglect and discover what you can do if it's suffocating your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:48] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:48] What is the Dysfunction of Neglect?
• [20:56] Make time to know and lead your people
• [25:28] Set clear goals and expectations
• [30:25] Invest in & recognize employees
• [35:50] Hold employees accountable
• [41:34] Communication is key
• [46:31] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [48:55] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Dysfunction of Neglect is most commonly caused by leaders' failure to perform their most basic leadership duties.
• In the widest sense, neglect in the workplace includes emotional neglect, indulgence, permissiveness, overprotection, authoritarian attitudes, and overestimation.
• To prevent the Dysfunction of Neglect, leaders must reserve time for leadership in their schedules by blocking out specific times and dedicating them to accomplishing leadership initiatives.
• Think you might be suffering from issues caused by the Dysfunction of Neglect in your workplace? Listen to the full episode to learn what you can do to start fighting back against the Dysfunction of Neglect today!

Have you ever worked for a boss who reminded you of your mother or another overly nurturing family member? You know, the boss who always wants you to share what's going on with you personally… The boss who gives unsolicited advice or tells you how to do something that you already know how to do… Leaders like this foster dependence on themselves by using feelings and empathy to lead - instead of expectations and feedback. These leaders will treat all their employees like fragile, easily overwhelmed children who are incapable of stepping up to the challenges of their roles. (No wonder high achievers tend to disappear from these leaders' teams faster than you can say "how does that make you feel?")

In today's episode, we discuss the Caretaker Dysfunction and share some practical tips that you can start using today if you or your leaders are struggling with an overly nurturing leadership style. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn all about the Caretaker Dysfunction and discover what you can do if it's suffocating your organization's success.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:49] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:41] What is the Caretaker Dysfunction?
• [14:58] Know yourself and your self-protective persona
• [17:51] Don't take their behavior personally
• [21:11] Influence, don't oppose
• [24:54] Build self-awareness
• [29:06] Recognize when you are taking things personally
• [31:52] Learn to say no
• [35:09] Let employees find solutions themselves
• [39:50] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [41:57] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Supportive leaders who operate from the Caretaker Dysfunction will become emotionally demanding, bossy, and insist on conformity.
• When suffering from the Caretaker Dysfunction, leaders will have little tolerance for anyone who isn't "like them" or at the very least, willing to take their help and support.
• To start overcoming this dysfunction, caretaker leaders must resist the impulse to simply give answers to employees that solve their problems. Instead, they should shift to asking questions that will help employees think through a problem to arrive at the solutions themselves.
• Whether you are the employee of a caretaking leader or you're a caretaking leader yourself, check out the full episode for your guide to addressing the Caretaker Dysfunction in your organization today!

Whether it's because they're simply "too busy" or just nowhere to be found, some leaders never seem to be around when you need them. And on the rare occasion that they can be pinned down, they'll dip, duck, dodge, and dive all your questions, leaving you without an answer to your burning issue. It seems like they're not only avoiding you, but avoiding their responsibility to make decisions as well…

Frustrating, right? This is the Avoidant Leadership Dysfunction in action. These leaders will often take pride in the fact that they're not bothering their employees by being a micromanager and breathing down their necks as they work. Seemingly positive at first, but these same leaders also tend to leave their employees without any clear expectations or feedback. And that's because it was never about avoiding micromanagement. Rather, for these leaders, it's all about avoiding leadership responsibility and staying in their comfort zones by engaging with others as little as possible while they work to achieve their own agendas.

In today's episode, we discuss the Avoidant Dysfunction and share some practical tips that you can start using today if the leaders in your organization seem to be playing an especially frustrating game of hide and seek with their responsibilities. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn more about the Avoidant Dysfunction and discover what you can do if the leaders in your organization are leaving employees high and dry when they need them the most.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:39] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:23] What is the Avoidant Dysfunction?
• [09:23] Know yourself and your self-protective persona
• [13:17] Meet with them on your own
• [18:00] Managing up
• [25:12] Developing interpersonal skills
• [31:11] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [33:17] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Avoidant leaders don't know how to lead effectively, and instead of addressing this through training, coaching, or other ways of development, they act like they have no responsibility to anyone but themselves.
• The avoidant leader tries to achieve their business objectives without engaging with others or drawing attention to themselves.
• Managing up is a more effective way of working for an Avoidant Leader than waiting for them to lead. Reacting emotionally to their behavior usually makes things worse.
• Are you ready to dismantle the Avoidant Leadership Dysfunction in your organization? Check out the full episode for your guide to addressing the performance of anyone who suffers from the Avoidant Dysfunction.

"The last time I gave my direct report a little corrective feedback it didn't go so well… The next thing I knew, they were storming out the door in tears. I'm just going to stick to saying nothing at all and let employees figure things out on their own."

So many leaders today are adopting the Permissive Leadership Persona because they don't know how to set their employees up to receive corrective feedback, or how to address their employees' exaggerated emotional responses. When leaders are permissive, they let themselves "off the hook" by staying in their comfort zones instead of developing actual leadership competence. Teams will remain stuck in a dysfunctional loop when their permissive leaders fail to seek out the coaching and leadership development they need to lead effectively. It's time for permissive leaders to stop blaming employees and start owning their roles.

In today's episode, we discuss the Permissive Dysfunction and share some practical tips that you can start using today if you've been enabling employees and are feeling helpless to do anything about it. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn more about the Permissive Dysfunction and discover what you can do to start using your leadership power and authority today!

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:52] Episode introduction and overview
• [02:56] What is the Permissive Dysfunction?
• [18:13] Get to know them and their goals
• [23:54] Manage to the gaps
• [27:25] Initiate and assert yourself
• [31:44] Don't deceive yourself
• [35:35] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [39:28] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Permissive leaders lead to feelings, not results. They want everyone to be happy and have a feel-good experience so they will be liked and perceived as a great guy or gal to work for.
• Permissive leaders will tolerate disrespect and insubordination, allowing employees to overstep the boundaries of their positions and say or do anything they want.
• Are you ready to dismantle the Permissive Leadership Dysfunction in your organization? Check out the full episode for your guide to addressing the performance of anyone who suffers from the permissive dysfunction.

Being bossy comes naturally to many people. Consequently, these people are promoted to senior leadership roles because they make things happen using the strength of their personalities. These "bossy" bosses can be very effective at using force and directive language to get things done. They climb the organizational ladder because they excel at delivering results despite their undeveloped people leadership skills. Because they achieve results, their behavior is rationalized or overlooked by other leaders and employees alike.

The relentless drive and autocratic tendencies responsible for these leaders' success leave them with some pretty significant gaps in people leadership. Driven to succeed, they have little awareness of their own needs and emotions, so they equally neglect their employees as they do themselves. And at its worst, this disconnect can cause those around the autocratic leader to feel bullied, intimidated, or threatened. As a result, the organizational dysfunctions that these leaders create are significant, abundant, and highly destructive. Not knowing how to protect yourself from Autocratic Leaders can lead to complications that are damaging for not only individuals and teams but for organizations overall.

In today's episode, we discuss the Autocratic Leadership Dysfunction and share some practical tips to help you dismantle this behavior in your behavior or that of leaders in your organization. We'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn more about the Autocratic Leadership Dysfunction and discover what you can do to not revert to your own defensive, self-protective behavior, making issues worse.

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:06] Episode introduction and overview
• [03:03] What is the Autocratic Dysfunction?
• [14:07] Know yourself and your Self-protective Persona
• [19:26] Don't take their behavior personally
• [24:22] Influence, don't oppose
• [29:32] Develop self-limiting behavior
• [33:30] Episode gem & practical takeaway
• [37:59] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Autocratic Leadership can be beneficial when decisions need to be made quickly without consulting with a large group of people.
• The Autocratic Leadership Persona will negate the value of collaboration, cooperation, emotional expressiveness, empathy, caring and concern for the experience of employees because they are mostly concerned with the bottom line.
• Are you ready to start responding effectively to autocratic behavior in others by learning how to not take it personally and stay focused on the issues? Check out the full episode and learn how by developing skills you can increase your ability to influence and shift from self-limiting behavior today!

Narcissistic behaviors drive leaders (and anyone who relies on them) to be relentless in getting their needs met at the expense of those around them. Devaluation, shaming, and gaslighting are only a few of the problematic strategies that those who rely on narcissistic behaviors use to ensure that everyone continues to reassure them of their "greatness". The organizational dysfunctions that narcissistic leaders cause are significant, abundant, and highly destructive. Not knowing how to deal with them and how to protect yourself from them will only complicate the dysfunction.

In today's episode, Anne & Heather discuss the Narcissistic Leadership Dysfunction and share some practical tips that you can start using today if you're struggling with the narcissistic behavior of others at work or in your personal life. They'll also share real client stories that illustrate just how common it is to find this type of leadership behavior in organizations today. Tune in to learn more about Narcissistic Dysfunctional leadership behavior and discover how you can avoid losing your power by enabling and going along with them just to keep your job .

If you want to know more about Anne & Heather's work with dismantling dysfunctions in organizations and leadership behavior at Caliber Leadership Systems, check out:

https://dismantlingdysfunction.com

https://www.dranitsaris-hilliard.com

https://caliberleadership.com

Stop contributing to organizational dysfunction. Pick up your copy of So, You Think You Can Lead?: A Guide to Developing Your Leadership Authority and Potential

Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletters for tips on how to dismantle dysfunction and develop your leaders: https://bit.ly/dismantlingdysfunction

Are you dealing with an organizational dysfunction you need help with? Or do you have a story you would like to share on our show? Contact us at [email protected].

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [01:58] Episode introduction and overview

• [02:57] What is the Narcissistic Leadership Dysfunction?

• [16:07] Know yourself and your self-protective persona

• [18:52] Manage narcissistic behavior, don't enable it

• [22:49] Don't take narcissistic behavior personally

• [26:55] Don't deceive yourself

• [30:17] Set boundaries and have non-negotiables

• [38:59] Episode gem & practical takeaway

• [41:35] Episode wrap up

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• One key difference between Narcissistic defenses and Narcissistic Personality Disorder is that we can all use Narcissistic defenses like the Narcissistic Leadership Persona by becoming so intent on our own agenda that we don't recognize the impact of our behavior on others.

• Many who enable Narcissistic Leaders will deceive themselves into believing it's okay to compromise their own integrity and go along without saying anything because they fear losing their job.

• Dealing with a narcissistic boss, peer, or employee means that you have to know yourself and your own Self-protective Persona.

• Narcissists are at the mercy of their impulses. It doesn't mean you have to be too. It's essential that you exercise self-management and not react to their behavior.

• If you are dealing with Narcissistic behavior in your organization, whether it's your boss, your peers, or direct reports, it's time to stop enabling and allowing it to infect your mood or culture. Ready to stop giving your power away? Check out the full episode to learn how you can get started today!