Whether or not it is better to be loved or feared has been an issue that has received heavy debate over the years. A study was published that said both have their own advantages. When leaders were thought to be angry by their employees, then employees felt them to be more powerful. The sadder bosses had more personal power, but were not perceived to be powerful.
Key Takeaways:
- The researchers found that when leaders were perceived as angry, employees felt they were more powerful.
- The appeal to being a feared leader is attentive and cooperative employees, and the research mentioned above confirms this.
- Employees respect the authority of leaders who seem angry, and do their best to keep them happy for fear of being punished.
“It’s the age-old leadership question: Is it better to be loved or feared? And an August study published online in the “Journal of Business and Psychology” finds there are advantages and disadvantages to both.”
http://www.ceo.com/uncategorized/do-effective-leaders-use-fear-or-love-in-the-workplace/
