Just how destructive are the effects of a bad leader?
Based on 57 independent studies we can relate destructive leadership* to the following outcomes:
Job satisfaction: -.34
Turnover intention: .31
Well-being: -.35
Individual performance: -.20
These robust findings demonstrate the importance of continuously investing in leadership development. Growing the best leaders means you grow the best teams!
*Destructive leadership: "A process in which over a longer period of time the activities, experiences and/or relationships of an individual or the members of a group are repeatedly influenced by their supervisor in a way that is perceived as hostile and/or obstructive."
Source:
Schyns, B., & Schilling, J. (2013). How bad are the effects of bad leaders? A meta-analysis of destructive leadership and its outcomes. The Leadership Quarterly, 24(1), 138-158.