Abstract
This project ties concepts and dynamics of toxic leadership and how they can be effective and impact relationships through analyzing the behaviors, roles, and actions of Beth and Jamie Dutton. Beth and Jamie Dutton portray toxic leadership through their behaviors, actions, and their relationships with each other and others. Beth Dutton is an authoritative figure whose loyalty runs deep for her family and their ranch; she is assertive, brash, demanding, and her high intelligence and background are impactful for leading effectively to ensure her loved ones and the ranch are protected. Jamie Dutton, on the other hand, embodies a more calculating and politically driven form of toxic leadership. As a trained lawyer, he manipulates legal and political systems to advance his own position while balancing his obligations to the family. His leadership is characterized by insecurity, ambition, and a willingness to betray when necessary, making him both a powerful and unpredictable force. Their rivalry highlights the complexity of toxic leadership—both effective in their own ways, yet destructive to their relationship and those caught in their power struggle.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Nuchelle Chance
Department/Program
Leadership
Submission Type
online only poster
Date
4-1-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Otten, Amber D. and Pepper, Michael
(2025)
"Sibling Rivals Fighting for the Same Thing,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 13.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/13
