Your example #1 is a destructive narcissist. #2 is a Laissez-faire type in an inappropriate situation. Corporate cultures tend to produce explicit or cultural

Your example #1 is a destructive narcissist. #2 is a Laissez-faire type in an inappropriate situation. Corporate cultures tend to produce explicit or cultural incentives that encourage particular leadership styles. Government is a great example -- senior leadership in the bureaucracy tends to attract various types of narcissists (ie political appointees). Mid-level managers tend to be incented to avoid risk at any cost. (ie. don't rock the boat)