Toxic behaviors in leaders can be difficult to identify and frightening to call out when you do. Leaders introduce toxicity into their organizations through various ways. This can stem from a fear of being outperformed or falling behind the work of more talented direct reports, or a desire to maintain power and control. However, some unknowingly create a toxic culture because their leadership style has a direct connection to their personality, whether clinically diagnosable or not. Regardless of the origins, leader-driven toxic behaviors have a profound, insidiously devastating impact on team trust, the engagement of talented employees, the organization's culture, and the bottom-line. If you have ever found yourself under the authority of such a leader or been the HR professional tasked with managing a toxic leader, this book can help you understand that you are not alone. The feelings you are experiencing from these negative leadership traits are real and they have a detrimental effect on engagement and productivity.

Unlock the potential of your organization with a transformative look at the connection between personality disorders and toxic leader behavior. Based on actual case studies, Dr. Ollie G. Barnes, author of Diagnosing Toxic Leadership takes a meticulous look at the consequences of toxic leadership. The book also discusses interventions and corrective next steps for creating a healthy work culture. This is a transformative journey toward leadership excellence and organizational success.