TYRANT LEADERSHIP: PUTIN AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF POWER
Can we learn anything useful from bullies, dictators, and tyrants to inform business leadership? Does the study of good and bad political leaders help inform our understanding of leadership in the commercial realm? Powerful leaders are often admired, even by those who disagree with their policies. Prime Minister Thatcher is still venerated by many in her party and remembered with respect by others. She was, and still is, a leader remembered all over the world, mostly with respect, if not affection. President Putin has written himself into the history books. The consequences of his leadership will be more significant than any leader in the second half of the 20th century and the beginning of this century. He enjoys strong popular support in his country and there are many heads of government who…