TY - JOUR AB - States there is a persistent view that a perfect business model exists — which is managed by a logical, rational leader. Posits that the most successful organizational leaders are not exactly rational, logical, sensible, and dependable human beings — but are prone to irrational behaviour. Concludes that the exposed position and heightened pressure on leaders can encourage extreme manifestations of their emotional instability. Uses a large table to show types and symptoms of neurotic organizations. Stresses that leaders need a more concentrated study of the people around them to assist in their understanding. VL - 2 IS - 3 SN - 1363-8483 DO - 10.1108/EUM0000000006339 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006339 AU - Kippenberger T PY - 1997 Y1 - 1997/01/01 TI - The dark side of leadership: what drives people to become leaders? T2 - The Antidote PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 11 EP - 13 Y2 - 2024/04/23 ER -