02/27/2026
In a 2021 article for Inc., executive coach Marcel Schwantes outlines five red flags of poor leadership. Bad leaders fail to recognize good work, treat employees disrespectfully, communicate poorly, lack integrity, and withhold meaningful, ongoing feedback. The result is predictable: low morale, disengagement, and diminished performance. At its core, leadership is about meeting people’s needs and helping them grow — and when that doesn’t happen, everyone feels the cost.
https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/5-traits-that-will-instantly-point-to-someone-with-bad-leadership-skills.html