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This research aims to investigate the complexities of the dark side of leadership and its enabling factors.

The Dark Pyramid: Unpacking the Multidimensional Nature of the Dark Side of Leadership

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This research aims to investigate the complexities of the dark side of leadership and its enabling factors.
Conducted analysis of four corporate bankruptcy case studies: Enron, Purdue Pharma, Theranos, and Wirecard.
Adopted a subjective collective approach to understand the multifaceted aspects of leadership dysfunction.
Developed a three-dimensional framework representing internal, external, and regulatory factors.
Identified various perceptions and interpretations of the dark side of leadership.
Proposed a new theoretical framework—the dark pyramid—to illustrate its multidimensional influences.
Highlighted the significance of both internal and external factors contributing to toxic leadership outcomes.

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Analysis reveals the dark side of leadership's dynamics in corporate bankruptcies, suggesting new theoretical approaches.

Stephenson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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