16. Reject feedback.
17. Defend rather than explore.
18. Hold others accountable but let themselves off the hook.
19. Don’t stand up for others.
20. Act like they didn’t screw up when they did.
5 ways to deal with untrustworthy leaders:
1. Establish if they are a know-it-all. There’s no hope for someone who thinks they know when they don’t.
2. Determine if the issue is character or competence. Remove leaders who lack character.
3. Maximize their strengths.
4. Compensate for their weaknesses.
5. On a personal level, continue doing a great job, but protect yourself.
You might be a good person, but are you a trustworthy leader?
How do you spot untrustworthy leaders?
How do you deal with untrustworthy leaders?
Thanks to my friends on Facebook who got my juices flowing on this topic.