A recent review led by Alexander Marbuk from the University of Alabama reassesses Machiavellianism in leadership, traditionally viewed as a means to effective results through fear. The debate weighs the effectiveness of Machiavellian leaders against the ethical implications of their methods. While some argue that such leaders achieve desired outcomes through domination, others highlight that these tactics undermine moral principles essential for lasting leadership success. Ultimately, shifting the focus from intimidation to inspiration is advocated as a pathway to being a better leader.
By learning how to inspire rather than intimidate, you too can become a better leader.
The idea that good leaders must create fear to be successful can be traced back to the 16th century writings of Niccolò Machiavelli.
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