Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences

About this course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of destructive leadership in the workplace, examining the behaviors, antecedents, and organizational consequences that shape toxic environments. It highlights how harmful leadership affects employee well-being, team performance, and company culture. Learners will develop practical strategies to recognize destructive patterns and implement interventions that foster healthier workplaces. What sets this course apart is its structured approach, combining evidence-based frameworks with real-life organizational examples. Participants gain skills to diagnose destructive behaviors, assess workplace culture, and apply effective interventions to reduce harm. Ideal for organizational leaders, managers, HR professionals, and employees, this course requires a foundational understanding of leadership and organizational behavior. Anyone seeking to recognize toxic leadership patterns, enhance team performance, and foster a constructive workplace culture will benefit from its insights. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify destructive leadership behaviors, apply diagnostics to evaluate organizational issues, and implement interventions to repair and improve workplace culture. Copyright ©2021 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.

Course objectives

• Examine the antecedents of toxic leadership
• Develop practical strategies for recognizing harmful patterns
• Foster a constructive workplace culture