Hubris Hazard, and How to Avoid It

This book explains the characteristics and consequences of hubris and its risk factors, and shows how to combat the significant hazard they pose. Understanding the hubris hazard will help leaders and managers improve their performance, avoid derailment and protect the wellbeing of employees and the resilience of their organizations.

List of contents

1. Hubris Risk 2. Intoxication of Power 3. The Toxic Triangle 4. Unbridled Intuition 5. Irrational Exuberance 6. Self-Deception 7. Lack of Checks and Balances 8. Narcissistic Tendencies 9. Excess 10. An Ounce of Prevention

About the author

Eugene Sadler-Smith is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK. His research interests are hubris in leadership and intuition in decision-making. His most recent books include Hubristic Leadership and Intuition in Business.

Summary

This book explains the characteristics and consequences of hubris and its risk factors, and shows how to combat the significant hazard they pose. Understanding the hubris hazard will help leaders and managers improve their performance, avoid derailment and protect the wellbeing of employees and the resilience of their organizations.

Product details

• Authors: Eugene Sadler-Smith, Eugene (University of Surrey Sadler-Smith, Sadler-Smith Eugene
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.03.2024
• EAN: 9780367626792
• ISBN: 978-0-367-62679-2
• No. of pages: 290
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate Governance, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational, Business ethics & social responsibility, Management: leadership & motivation, business strategy, Management: leadership and motivation, Business ethics and social responsibility, Management of specific areas