Example of Toxic Leadership: Glory Seeker

Another common types of toxic leader known by the terms coined by Liechty, (2005) is Glory Seeker. 

 

Glory Seekers are the brothers to Cold Fish leaders. Similar to the Cold Fish leader, they seek attention as well however, the Glory Seeker leader wants the attention regardless of any effort or contribution on their part (Liechty, 2005). Glory Seeker leaders take the credit for their company or team excelling knowing they had nothing to do with the work contributed. Glory Seeker leaders watch their team work effortlessly and not thank them. Is your leader a Glory Seeker? 

 

Liechty, D. (2005.). The allure of toxic leaders: Why we follow destructive bosses and corrupt politicians, and how we can survive them. Journal of Religion & Health, 44(1), 121–123. Retrieved from http://proxy1.ncu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edswss&AN=000227732600012&site=eds-live