Zombie idea of leadership #6: Leadership is better evaluated by supervisors than subordinates.

In this video, I discuss zombie idea #6: the belief that leadership is better evaluated by supervisors than subordinates. Despite evidence to the contrary, this idea persists, overshadowing the valuable insights that subordinates have about a leader's day-to-day performance. Why do subordinates provide better leadership evaluations? We explore how top-down evaluations can lead to failing upward, create a toxic work environment, and mask true team dynamics. Learn why prioritizing feedback from frontline employees and reducing bureaucracy can ensure effective leadership evaluations and organizational success.

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00:00 Introduction
02:25 The Consequences of Failing Upward
06:19 The Dichotomy of Public Persona vs. Private Reality
11:01 The Importance of Frontline Feedback
12:56 Cutting Down Bureaucracy