Leader or Dictator?

How to Identify Bad Leadership Traits

1. They ditch face-to-face communication.

Human interaction is still a vital part of group morale and productivity. Human interaction to problem-solve issues is usually more effective and efficient compared to digital mediums of communication.

2. They display charisma (which later backfires).

Charisma is a false security flag, there is no longevity to it. Charisma clouds people's evaluations of how leaders actually perform.

3. They can't clearly communicate.

Employees have no idea what is really going on and no one knows the real truth of the current situation or what the future holds. This causes confusion, fear, and anxiety in the minds of workers.

4. They are control freaks.

He or she distrusts the team and doesn't delegate; there's no room for group discussion or input because the leadership style is autocratic. In turn, creativity or learning something new is absent under this dictatorship. The motto is: Just take your marching orders and report back. They don't understand the difference between helping and micromanaging.

5. They are never wrong.

They have a hard time taking blame or ownership for things and will never admit to having made a mistake. They are more concerned with preserving their reputation and saving face.

6. They are secretive.

Does your boss give you all the information you need? If not, it is reflective of someone who generally hoards or withholds information, and employees often end up lost and confused.

7. They only look after themselves.

Bad leaders aren't concerned with driving the company mission or aligning team goals to organizational objectives. It's about their individual performance and getting that annual bonus.

Leadership is an act of service, it is recognizing others work and is a position to help create a path for an optimal work environment.

7 Signs That Instantly Identify Someone With Bad Leadership Traits | Inc.com