The Cycle of Fear in Leadership and Organizational Culture #3269981 (License: Personal Use)

The diagram shows a circular feedback loop where initial success with character is followed by leader inaction, leading to power accumulation, diminished trust, employee withdrawal, reduced teamwork, and ultimately blame-restarting the cycle. Each stage feeds into the next, creating chronic dysfunction unless interrupted by intentional leadership intervention. The teal and green color scheme emphasizes progression and warning signals.

Used in leadership training, organizational psychology articles, HR strategy guides, and change management resources to help leaders recognize and disrupt toxic patterns before they become entrenched. Matches user intent for diagnosing workplace dysfunction or improving team culture.