Toxic Leaders & Followers

For this assignment, complete a slide presentation with detailed speaker notes. Include the following two parts: Part 1: Explain the various types of followership (including courageous follower) and how a follower can contribute to the toxic situation negatively or can help to create a positive resolution. Part 2: Find a television or film clip with a character that personifies one of the follower styles. Describe the behavior or traits that support your identification in Part 1 (verbal and nonverbal). Discuss the following: Does a toxic follower always mean that there is a toxic leader? Can a toxic leader have non-toxic followers? What potential behavior or traits of a toxic follower or leader do you notice in yourself? How can you transform this behavior to be courageous and supportive to a non-toxic environment? Mechanics: This assignment is to be submitted as a slide presentation with detailed speaker notes. You are required to reference the readings and articles that provide evidence of effectiveness for your proposed plan. Adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for citation and references. MUST USE THESE REFERENCES: Albrecht, K. (2010). Are you a toxic or nourishing leader? [PDF file]. Baldwin, N. (2017). Nine personality traits of ideal followers. [PDF file]. Hyacinth, B. (2014). The seven types of followers. [PDF file]. Kim, J. (2016). Eight traits of toxic leadership to avoid. [PDF file]. Mindtools. (n.d.). Avoiding groupthink: Avoiding fatal flaws in group decision making.[PDF file]. Moran, G. (2014). Five ways being a good follower can make you a better leader. [PDF file]. Wilson, D.S. (2014). Toxic leaders and the social environments that breed them. [PDF file].