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Toxic Leadership in Context

Jul 14, 2016

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in executive coaching, Gary, publications, Teresa, toxic workplace

A sizeable body of research and other literature has been developing about toxic leadership and workplace bullying. Our earlier work found distinctions between tough bosses and true bullies in the workplace. A later study showed that military officers were able to clearly identify differences between tough but effective leaders, and toxic leaders. That work was…

Are You a Toxic Leader or Just a Tough Boss?

Jul 30, 2015

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gmetcalf

in executive coaching, HR Investigations, publications, toxic workplace

By Teresa A. Daniel, JD, PhD and Gary S. Metcalf, PhD As scholar-practitioners, this question has consumed our research agenda for the past several years. In an attempt to find answers, we have completed studies both in the corporate sector [i] and in a military environment (in this case, the U.S. Army). [ii] But what…

Taming the Beast

Jul 4, 2013

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gmetcalf

in executive coaching, Gary, HR consulting, publications, Teresa

Although their approach is widely criticized, it is fair to say that bullies represent a functional part of many organizations. They come in all shapes and sizes, all ages and both genders. Bullying is targeted and abusive behavior. It is personally destructive and should have nothing to do with advancing legitimate organizational goals. Despite its…

Workplace Bullying in American Organizations

Mar 1, 2009

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gmetcalf

in executive coaching, HR Investigations, Teresa, toxic workplace

For nearly two decades now, management experts, scholars, practitioners, and authors of popular business books have urged American employers to treat their employees with respect, engage in open dialogue, eliminate fear, and encourage employee input and feedback. At the same time, employers have also been encouraged to lead their organizations toward the creation of a…

Executive Coaching described

Sep 2, 2000

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gmetcalf

in executive coaching

We help organizations to develop and make the most of their talent. To this end, our work centers around three key groups: (1) senior executives who need to improve their managerial or interpersonal skills, or have been identified as creating negative workplace environments, (2) new executives or managers who have recently been promoted into their…

Category: executive coaching

Toxic Leadership in Context

Are You a Toxic Leader or Just a Tough Boss?

Taming the Beast

Workplace Bullying in American Organizations

Executive Coaching described