ABSTRACT
Over time it is easy to distinguish bad leaders from good ones. Good leaders find strategies that do right by all the stakeholders. They manage by influence rather than coercion, and they encourage change rather than resisting it. Effective leaders exhibit both proficiency and integrity. One need not be a trained psychiatrist to recognize the manifestation of personality disorder in many leaders. Leaders need to confirm the legitimacy of their path by formulating and publishing a complete description of their proposed strategy and long-range vision. Team support is essential if the leader's vision is to be implemented. The primary culprits are those who appoint leaders that exhibit personality disorders, akrasia, flawed values, and detachment from reality—and then tolerate bad leadership when it manifests. Leaders and followers enjoy a symbiotic relationship. The interaction between them can either produce great success or exacerbate failure.
