Book · 2004 · Business & Economics
Bad Leadership
What It Is, How It Happens, Why It Matters
Bad Leadership by Barbara Kellerman has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Judd Antin (1 episode) on Lenny's Podcast (1 episode).
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I recently read a book by uh a business book by Barbara Kellerman called bad leadership and what I love about it is that we spend a lot of time talking about good leaders and she really dives into like the worst leaders and what makes them bad leaders.
Why people recommend it
Bad Leadership by Barbara Kellerman is a provocative business and leadership book that examines the psychology and behavior of dysfunctional, toxic, and ineffective leaders. On Lenny's Podcast, Judd Antin recommended the work when asked by Lenny Rachitsky about the books he most frequently suggested to others. Antin explained that while society spends an immense amount of time studying successful and good leaders, Kellerman's work dives deeply into the worst kinds of leaders and analyzes the precise traits that make them harmful. The book offers a comprehensive taxonomy of bad leadership, helping professionals recognize warning signs and destructive patterns within organizational hierarchies. This candid exploration provides readers with a critical lens to evaluate authority, accountability, and the systemic conditions that allow toxic behavior to persist. The podcast recommendation highlights the book's unique contribution to leadership development by teaching through negative examples rather than standard success stories. Professionals navigating complex workplace cultures and organizational governance find great value in studying these pitfalls to foster healthier, more transparent, and more ethical leadership practices moving forward.
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Judd Antin I recently read a book by uh a business book by Barbara Kellerman called bad leadership and what I love abo… 1
“I recently read a book by uh a business book by Barbara Kellerman called bad leadership and what I love about it is that we spend a lot of time talking about good leaders and she really dives into like the worst leaders and what makes them bad leaders”