How to Avoid Becoming a Villain — 6 Leadership Traits You Must Avoid

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Leadership is a complex and multifaceted concept that requires a delicate balance of traits and actions. While many qualities make a great leader, several traits or actions can quickly destroy a leader’s effectiveness and credibility. The most outstanding leaders throughout history have used their status and charisma to inspire hope, empower others and create positive change.

All too often, however, ambition coupled with unchecked power results in a descent into villainy — ruthless individuals hell-bent on bending the world to their own will.

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