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5 Characteristics of Weak Leaders

(And How Not to Be One)

August 12, 2019 by Michael Hyatt

General McClellan had significant character flaws that I believe serve as a warning signs to anyone in leadership. Ultimately, these cost him dearly: He lost Lincoln’s confidence, his job, and a run for the White House (against Lincoln). Worse, they prolonged the Civil War and cost the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Character Flaws, Featured, Gen. George McClellan, Leadership, Lessons from History, Team of Rivals

Five Characteristics of Weak Leaders

October 28, 2009 by Michael Hyatt

General McClellan had significant character flaws that I believe serve as a warning signs to anyone in leadership. Ultimately, these cost him dearly: He lost Lincoln’s confidence, his job, and a run for the White House (against Lincoln). Worse, they prolonged the Civil War and cost the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Character Flaws, Featured, Gen. George McClellan, Leadership, Lessons from History, Team of Rivals