gcu nur 674 We all know that not every leader has lofty expectations or the ambition to empower others. During my many years in leadership, I have met strong examples of both good and bad leaders. ----I have often wondered how the "bad ones" became so autocratic or negative. ----Were they the same when their leadership careers started or were they shaped by their environments? ----How did their purpose become skewed, particularly in an industry and profession grounded in caring behaviors? Do you believe the root of the negative behaviors is power or authority