People who get to the top of any organisation are generally dysfunctional human beings who are overachieving, overcompensating or overbearing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaders at the top of organizations often exhibit dysfunctional traits like overachievement or overbearing behavior.
- In plain terms
- Top leaders are often flawed people who push too hard or dominate.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious of leaders who seem overly driven or controlling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traits define effective leadership?
- How does power affect behavior?
Another view
Not all successful leaders are dysfunctional; some excel through collaboration.
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