Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory
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Resumo: | The proposition that the Dark Triad (DT) personality traits, comprising a callous ‘constellation’ of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, are beneficial for leaders has gained traction. While supported by certain scholars and practitioners, this perspective represents bad management theory that undermines good management practice. Although some research suggests potential benefits of DT traits in leaders, it is a mistake to assume that they are inherently functional. A common error underlying this viewpoint is the assumption that if a number of successful and celebrated leaders exhibit DT behaviors in their leadership, then other managers must adopt similar behaviors to be effective and successful. In this essay, we propose a teaching-learning agenda aimed at identifying and screening dark traits, reducing DT behaviors in future leaders, and dealing with DT leaders. Just as good educators combat toxic management behaviors that hinder sustainability, we should also counteract toxic management behaviors that negatively affect employees, organizations and even society. Despite the apparent correlation with stereotypes of successful leaders, DT traits in leadership are a destructive force, and it is important to teach students and practitioners how to counteract them. |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theoryDark triadMachiavellianismNarcissismPsychopathyPowerManagement theoriesThe proposition that the Dark Triad (DT) personality traits, comprising a callous ‘constellation’ of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, are beneficial for leaders has gained traction. While supported by certain scholars and practitioners, this perspective represents bad management theory that undermines good management practice. Although some research suggests potential benefits of DT traits in leaders, it is a mistake to assume that they are inherently functional. A common error underlying this viewpoint is the assumption that if a number of successful and celebrated leaders exhibit DT behaviors in their leadership, then other managers must adopt similar behaviors to be effective and successful. In this essay, we propose a teaching-learning agenda aimed at identifying and screening dark traits, reducing DT behaviors in future leaders, and dealing with DT leaders. Just as good educators combat toxic management behaviors that hinder sustainability, we should also counteract toxic management behaviors that negatively affect employees, organizations and even society. Despite the apparent correlation with stereotypes of successful leaders, DT traits in leadership are a destructive force, and it is important to teach students and practitioners how to counteract them.Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica PortuguesaPina e Cunha, MiguelClegg, StewartRego, ArménioSimpson, Ace Volkmann20232025-12-31T00:00:00Z2023-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/44157eng1537-260Xinfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-03-12T01:39:15Zoai:repositorio.ucp.pt:10400.14/44157Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T04:00:22.543818Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory Pina e Cunha, Miguel Dark triad Machiavellianism Narcissism Psychopathy Power Management theories |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory |
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Drawing on the dark triad to teach leadership is dangerous, irresponsible, and bad theory |
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Pina e Cunha, Miguel |
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Pina e Cunha, Miguel Clegg, Stewart Rego, Arménio Simpson, Ace Volkmann |
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Clegg, Stewart Rego, Arménio Simpson, Ace Volkmann |
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Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
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Pina e Cunha, Miguel Clegg, Stewart Rego, Arménio Simpson, Ace Volkmann |
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Dark triad Machiavellianism Narcissism Psychopathy Power Management theories |
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Dark triad Machiavellianism Narcissism Psychopathy Power Management theories |
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The proposition that the Dark Triad (DT) personality traits, comprising a callous ‘constellation’ of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, are beneficial for leaders has gained traction. While supported by certain scholars and practitioners, this perspective represents bad management theory that undermines good management practice. Although some research suggests potential benefits of DT traits in leaders, it is a mistake to assume that they are inherently functional. A common error underlying this viewpoint is the assumption that if a number of successful and celebrated leaders exhibit DT behaviors in their leadership, then other managers must adopt similar behaviors to be effective and successful. In this essay, we propose a teaching-learning agenda aimed at identifying and screening dark traits, reducing DT behaviors in future leaders, and dealing with DT leaders. Just as good educators combat toxic management behaviors that hinder sustainability, we should also counteract toxic management behaviors that negatively affect employees, organizations and even society. Despite the apparent correlation with stereotypes of successful leaders, DT traits in leadership are a destructive force, and it is important to teach students and practitioners how to counteract them. |
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