The Cost of Toxic Leadership: What the Board Didn’t See.

Abstract

Sherry was held in high regard by the board of directors. She successfully managed a large and highly profitable real estate portfolio in the Southeast, driving revenue up and costs down. However, her toxic leadership style drove many employees away; some of which went on to lodge complaints with OSHA and the EEOC. What the board didn’t see was how much her toxic leadership style was costing the organization.