Great Results Through Bad Leaders: The Positive Effects of Toxic Leadership

摘要

The key argument in this article is this: when faced with toxic leadership, it is possible to preserve the organization and its individuals, and emerge stronger. Giving due consideration to the circumstances in the operational support squadron that made unit growth possible, Stolz' toxic leadership cannot be overlooked as the galvanizing force that stimulated a level of cooperation not previously demanded of the command team. His approach unintentionally forced his subordinates to develop themselves professionally, and his practice of assigning excessive tasking indirectly engendered a sense of stewardship in his subordinates that enhanced operational capability.