Excuses Leaders Use to Justify Toxic Behavior: Defense Mechanisms of the Tyrant
Tyrannical leaders often justify their toxic behaviors without realizing it. Learn the most common excuses managers use and how to break free from them. Excuses Leaders Use to Justify Toxic Behavior: Defense Mechanisms of the Tyrant Have you ever heard a leader say something like: 🗣️ “I’m not being harsh—I’m just setting high standards.” 🗣️ “If I don’t micromanage, nothing gets done right.” 🗣️ “My employees should just toughen up.” If so, you’ve witnessed the defense mechanisms of a tyrannical leader . Many managers and executives justify their toxic behaviors without even realizing it. Instead of accepting that their leadership style is hurting their team , they create excuses to protect their ego and avoid accountability. In this article, we’ll break down the most common defense mechanisms of toxic leaders—and how to break free from them before they destroy your team and career. What Are Defense Mechanisms in Leadership? Defense mechanisms are psychological tricks ...