UNDESIRABLE RESULTS OF THE MYTH OF LEADERSHIP

So far I have identified the following undesirable consequences of the myth of leadership:

• Perception that success (or failure) is due to the people at the top, thereby undervaluing the majority of the employees

• Huge inequity in pay

• Belief that the few are meant to lead and the rest to follow, fostering the creation of a culture of secrecy and deceit

• Growing gap between decision makers and reality due to that culture

• Underutilization of skills in the organization

• Fewer innovative strategies

• Less competitiveness at both strategic and tactical (operational efficiencies) levels

• Fewer humane and dignified workplaces