Not Everything That Glitters Is Gold: The Dark Side of Leadership

Not Everything That Glitters Is Gold: The Dark Side of Leadership

25.03.2025

Charismatic, confident, impressive – at first glance, many leaders seem like the perfect candidates for top positions. But disillusionment often follows when arrogance, egocentrism, or a lack of adaptability come to light. This phenomenon, known as "Leadership Derailment," affects more leaders than most companies realize.

In their article "Not Everything That Glitters Is Gold – The Dark Side of Leadership," published in the specialist magazine IT Management and online at it-daily.net, our Managing Director René Kusch and Senior Consultant Niels Frommeyer explain why charisma alone is no guarantee of long-term leadership success.

Discover the concept behind the "Gradient of Delusion," why Leadership Emergence and Leadership Effectiveness are often confused, and why objective selection processes are essential for identifying the right talent for sustainable success. Read the full article to learn how your company can take effective countermeasures and strategically develop its leaders.

Find the full article here: https://www.it-daily.net/it-management/projekt-personal/die-dunkle-seite-der-fuehrung