【領導力UP】你不想成為的五種領導者 Five Types of Leaders You Don't Want to Become
領導者的品性與表現直接影響團隊的績效與士氣。可是並非每一位領導者都能如期待般達成目標或使團隊向前邁進。根據哈佛商學院資深研究員Bill George的觀察，以下這五種類型的領導者不但常導致團隊無法達成目標，他們自身也往往會走向失敗。
- 冒名頂替者
透過個人魅力或創新想法晉升至領導地位，然而當他們站在最高點，卻不知該如何有效領導，他們常常缺乏自我認識的能力，無法了解自己的行為如何影響他人。 - 自我合理化者
他們總是不願意承認自己的失敗或錯誤，並且會不斷地合理化自己的錯誤行為，甚至將錯誤歸咎於他人，這種行為避免了自我成長與學習的機會。 - 追求光環者
他們過於關注個人成就，包括收入、名聲和權力，他們的目標不是建立有價值的組織，而是追求個人的榮耀和財富。 - 孤獨者
他們避免建立信任關係和支援網絡，並且相信他們自己的決策是最好的，拒絕接受他人的建議和反饋，這種態度使他們的團隊走向失敗。 - 流星
他們只專注於下一個目標、工作或頭銜，而不願意將時間投入到現在的工作中，也不願從錯誤中學習。
無論哪種類型，當領導者遠離他們的「真北」（他們的信念、價值和領導目標）時，他們都將注定失敗。當領導者失去道德指南針，他們將不再是真誠的領導者，而失去了員工的追隨。因此，保持真我，並持續透過反思學習和成長，這將是每位領導者成功的關鍵。
The character and performance of a leader directly influence the team's performance and morale. However, not every leader can meet expectations and propel the team forward. According to Bill George, a senior researcher at Harvard Business School, the following five types of leaders not only often prevent teams from achieving their goals but also tend to lead themselves to failure.
- Imposters
They rise to leadership positions through personal charm or innovative ideas. However, when they reach the top, they lack the knowledge of how to lead effectively. They often lack self-awareness and fail to understand how their behaviour impacts others. - Rationalizers
They are unwilling to admit their failures or mistakes and constantly rationalise their wrongdoings. They even blame others for their mistakes. This behaviour prevents self-growth and learning opportunities. - Glory Seekers
They excessively focus on personal achievements, including income, fame, and power. Their goal is not to build a valuable organisation but to pursue personal glory and wealth. - Loners
They avoid establishing trusting relationships and support networks. They believe their decisions are always the best and reject others' advice and feedback. This attitude leads their teams towards failure. - Shooting Stars
They only concentrate on the next goal, job, or title, rather than investing time in their current work or learning from mistakes.
Ultimately, regardless of the type, when leaders deviate from their "True North" (their beliefs, values, and leadership goals), they are destined to fail. When leaders lose their moral compass, they cease to be authentic leaders and lose the followership of their employees. Therefore, maintaining authenticity and continuously learning and growing through reflection will be the key to success for every leader.