Positive vs. Toxic Leadership

The picture in words

The wheel’s eight segments include purpose, optimism and accountability. In the cycle, mistrust breeds tighter control and poor results, then more mistrust.

How to redefine your leadership in 3 steps (your team's success blueprint):

56% of employees report having toxic workplace leaders. *

But leadership is a spectrum, with positive and toxic attributes at either end.

Understanding these can reshape your team's future:

Positive Leadership:

• Visionary: Looks ahead to inspire innovation.
• Empowering: Encourages autonomy & celebrates team wins.
• Constructive: Offers feedback that uplifts & guides.

Toxic Leadership:

• Short-sighted: Focused on immediate results over long-term growth.
• Micromanaging: Stifles creativity & undermines confidence.
• Critical: Uses feedback as a tool for control, not improvement.

After setting this baseline, here’s how transformative leaders excel:

1️⃣ Craft a Vision that Energizes

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Source: Nadeem Ahmad on LinkedIn (shared via Business Infographics) — view the original post.