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A Machiavellian leader instills fear in his employees, forcing them to conform, “behave,” and act in whatever way the leader insists. Employees in today’s workplace have more depth and variety in their education and training, which has increased their confidence levels, as well as their own leadership skills and networking capabilities.
Fri Apr 06 2012
You’d be hard pressed to find a group of employees willing to cave to a Machiavellian leader’s fear tactics. If you choose to utilize an overly authoritative style, you likely will not be productive, and you might face rebellion or even sabotage. At the very least, the stress you cause will negatively affect your organization.
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