Ken is a manager. The lack of communication and trust are the leading reasons Ken’s subordinates are having issues with him. Toxic leadership relationships will influence followers in a negative way. His lack of interpersonal relationships with his team has created a negative perception of him. Although he has authority, it is imperative that Ken understands the severity of disconnected followership. Effectively communicating and working as a cohesive team will aid as a preventative to reactions. Ken’s goal must be to focus on empowering and healthy partnerships with his subordinates to achieve success.  However, this begins with building creditability through trust. It is notable that Ken is only around his subordinates when he has a task that he is demanding to be completed, with full supervision. Employees are seeing his use of authority but have not seen his influence or power. Question what suggestions will you give to Ken that he should carefully review to enhance his future leadership development?

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Ken is a manager. The lack of communication and trust are the leading reasons Ken’s subordinates are having issues with him. Toxic leadership relationships will influence followers in a negative way. His lack of interpersonal relationships with his team has created a negative perception of him. Although he has authority, it is imperative that Ken understands the severity of disconnected followership. Effectively communicating and working as a cohesive team will aid as a preventative to reactions. Ken’s goal must be to focus on empowering and healthy partnerships with his subordinates to achieve success.  However, this begins with building creditability through trust. It is notable that Ken is only around his subordinates when he has a task that he is demanding to be completed, with full supervision. Employees are seeing his use of authority but have not seen his influence or power.

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