High-Performing Bosses Often Excused for Abusive Behavior

Study reveals employees are more likely to view successful but harsh leaders as 'tough love' rather than abusive.

Research shows employees tolerate abusive behavior if bosses are perceived as high performers.
Study conducted with 576 workers found performance influences how abuse is labeled.
Lab experiment confirmed high performance mitigates negative perceptions of abusive leaders.
Employees believe working under successful yet harsh bosses could boost their careers.
Findings suggest performance can shield abusive bosses from negative consequences.