LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE HUBRIS

Abstract

In leadership, the practical application of the concepts, principles and best practices is still subject to the particularities of the human nature, with its good and bad sides. The aim of this article is to outline a few of the best (and worst) features a manager/ boss/ supervisor/ commander may exhibit, in the attempt to provide an answer to the difficult question of what means a good leader, by exploring the various facets of the difference between the leader, boss, manager and supervisor and what are some of the negative implications on leadership of personality traits such as ego. The methodology used is based on interviews and a questionnaire applied to officers and civilians working in defense and national security area.

Keywords

• leadership
• pitfalls
• leader
• boss
• manager
• effectiveness