Being a Good Boss in Bad Times // 05.28.2009 at 10:18 AM

Categories: Leadership and Influence, Quality of Work Life, Wellness

I found this great article in the Harvard Business Review written by Robert Sutton called "How to be a Good Boss in a Bad Economy". He was also interviewed and has a video featured in the McKinsey Quarterly. He describes what he calls a "Toxic Tandem" which describes the relationship of people with power over those without:

"People who gain authority over others tend to become more self-centered and less mindful of what others need, do, and say. That would be bad enough, but the problem is compounded because a boss’s self-absorbed words and deeds are scrutinized so closely by his or her followers. Combined, these tendencies make for a toxic tandem that deserves closer study."

Here's a link to the article. It's definitely worth a read. The interview video is below.