Leader Amplification Effect

Positive Amplification: Leaders’ positive traits, like confidence and enthusiasm, are magnified, boosting motivation and productivity in followers.

Negative Amplification: Negative traits, such as anger, indecisiveness or arrogance, are also amplified, potentially creating a toxic culture and lowering morale, as followers mirror the leader’s behaviors.

Key Sources

Galinsky, A. D. (2024). Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. HarperCollins Leadership.