Leadership studies have historically focused on positive and constructive practices, often ignoring the dark side of leadership that results in harmful outcomes to individuals and organizations.  In this dynamic, interactive workshop we will examine:

• Systems thinking approach to toxic leadership
• Interrelated factors that foster toxicity in workplaces: destructive leaders, susceptible followers, conducive environments
• Identify the conducive environmental factors that foster toxicity: culture, climate and the absence of checks and balances
• Learn to apply strategies that mitigate the implications of destructive leadership: decreased employee performance, turnover, poor communication, motivation

Review studies related to the dark side of educational leadership: destructive leadership behaviors and workplace attitudes, dark side of teaching

About the Presenter:

Carmelin Rivera is currently adjunct faculty at the University of San Diego and San Diego Miramar College.  He is also a Ph.D student at the University of San Diego in Leadership Studies and brings over 20 years of experience in law enforcement