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The corporate landscape is rife with instances of leaders who have left a trail of sinister outcomes.In the last three decades, the research in leadership and organisational sciences has expanded in theoretical and typological breadth to include the dark side. These works have aimed at uncovering the complex interplay of personalities, power dynamics, and organisational cultures that can lead to destructive and unethical behaviours in the workplace. While there are volumes of literature on leadership, there is a dearth of research that integrates dark leadership and cross-cultural norms, perspectives, variances, and interventions. The Dark Side of Leadership: A Cross-Cultural Compendium is a collaborative and transdisciplinary venture that draws on the knowledge and experiences of practitioners and scholars across the globe to explore the contentious and evolving subject of dark leadership. The primary consideration of this book is to explore dark side leadership conceptualisations and manifestations across contexts and provide insights into traits, processes, and outcomes, as well as interventionist paradigms. Hofstede's research demonstrates the fundamental role of national and organisational culture in shaping leadership behaviour. This book comprehensively documents cross-cultural cases, perspectives, and research on the dark side of leadership.
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THEME I: DARK SIDE LEADERS: WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO. Chapter 1: The Hunt for Prey: A Playbook of Psychopathic Leadership. Chapter 2: Unveiling the Dark Leadership in Star Wars. Chapter 3: Categorical Error and the Dark Side of Leadership. Chapter 4: Apparently Great Start - Evidentially Disastrous Finish: The Longitudinal Nature of Failure in Psychopathic Leadership. Chapter 5: Exploring the Shadows of Dark Side Leaders. THEME II: THE PROCESS OF DARK LEADERSHIP. Chapter 6: The Process of Dark Leadership: Reflections from a Norwegian Military Community of Practice. Chapter 7: Discursive Practices of Dark Side Leaders: Reflections from Pakistan and Colombia. Chapter 8: The Toxic Triangle of Leadership. Chapter 9: Ethical Behaviour Beyond Convergent Calculative Thinking: From Modern to Meaningful Leadership. Chapter 10: Leadership: Disruption and Influence. THEME III: THE CONTEXT OF DARK LEADERSHIP. Chapter 11: Dark Triad and Leadership: A Perspective on the Causes and Consequences in Family Business Environments. Chapter 12: Bending the Rules of the Game: Dark Entrepreneurship in a Capitalist System. Chapter 13: Voluntary Veils and Community Camouflage: Finding Darkness in United Kingdom's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector. Chapter 14: The Dark Side: A Philosophical Analysis of Leadership in Nigeria's Arts and Entertainment. Chapter 15: Does Culture Influence Dark Leadership Manifestation? A Hofstede Evaluation of Nigeria. Chapter 16: Culture and the Politics of Leadership: Insights from Iraqi-Kurdistan. Chapter 17: Unveiling the Unfelt Snakes: Understanding the Dark Side of Leadership in Asian Culture. Chapter 18: Toxic Leadership Across Cultures: A Bitter Pill to Swallow. THEME IV: CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING ISSUES. Chapter 19: The Invisible Manager: The Dark Side of Digital Leadership in the Nordic Context. Chapter 20: My Boss is Horrible: A Cursory Social Media Content Analysis of Perceptions and Perspectives of the Dark Side of Leadership in the Workplace. Chapter 21: Combating Digital Manipulation: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Enterprise Leadership in China and the United Kingdom. THEME V: INTERVENTIONIST PARADIGMS. Chapter 22: Navigating the Dark Side of Leadership: Insights from Nigeria's Public Sector. Chapter 23: Leadership and the Bankruptcy of Integrity. Chapter 24: Self-Awareness: A Path to the Bright Side of Leadership. Chapter 25: Strategic Interventions for Addressing Dark Side Leadership. Chapter 26: Afterword
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The Dark Side of Leadership: A Cross-Cultural Compendium offers a profound exploration of the complexities and challenges of leadership across different cultures. It provides invaluable insights into leadership's often overlooked negative aspects, making it a must-read for anyone looking to understand the full spectrum of leadership dynamics. The authors' thorough research and engaging writing style make complex concepts accessible and thought-provoking. A truly enlightening read for both aspiring and seasoned leaders.
Assad Tavakoli
W.T. Brown Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics
Broadwell College of Business and Economics
Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, United States
Power often carries a destructive streak that eats away at organisational effectiveness. This book contributes a timely reminder especially as far-right leaders appear to be on the ascendancy in many parts of the world, casting long shadows of narcissism, hubris, corruption, nepotism, lack of empathy and Machiavellianism, issues which this book deals with in great detail. The book is an excellent compendium and reminder of the devastating effect of the dark side of leadership. It is a compelling read for leaders and all those interested in organisational progress.
Felix Maringe
Professor of Higher Education
University of Kigali, Rwanda
