Good Leader, Bad Leader: Real Experiences. Twenty Archetypes. One Decision.

By Vladimir Greavu

What makes a good leader?
And how do you recognize a bad one before the damage is done?

In Good Leader, Bad Leader, Vladimir Greavu takes readers beyond leadership theory and into the reality of everyday organizational life. Based on more than two decades in international corporate environments, this book examines leadership not as an abstract concept, but as something lived through decisions, pressure, politics, trust, visibility, and responsibility.

Through 20 real leadership archetypes, Greavu reveals the recurring patterns that shape careers, teams, and company culture. Some leaders inspire growth, loyalty, and confidence. Others create fear, silence, confusion, or dependency. The book does not reduce people to heroes or villains. Instead, it shows the real impact of leadership behavior in context and invites readers to reflect on the kind of leader they want to become.

This book is for:

managers and team leaders
founders and entrepreneurs
aspiring leaders stepping into responsibility
professionals navigating corporate politics
anyone who wants to lead with more awareness, courage, and authenticity

Inside, readers will discover:

20 recognizable leadership archetypes from real business life
honest lessons about power, loyalty, fairness, and organizational politics
why performance alone is often not enough
why self-reflection is a strategic leadership skill
how trust, clarity, and attitude shape lasting leadership impact

Good Leader, Bad Leader is not a collection of empty leadership slogans. It is a sharp, personal, and practical reflection on how leadership truly works and what it costs to do it well.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXNJBDRZ
• ISBN13: 9798257749261
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"