What It Looks Like: Understanding Manipulative Behavior in Leadership
The individual uses deceitful or underhanded tactics to influence others or achieve personal goals. They may exploit others' weaknesses, distort information, or use charm and persuasion to control situations.
Rebecca, a senior leader, uses subtle tactics to influence her team’s decisions in her favor, often manipulating information or people to achieve her own goals. She plays on emotions, pitting colleagues against each other...