Question: what are the causes of poor leadership?
Answer: Leading without love. My friend Rick Warren (and by “friend,” I mean I've read his books and attended his church) says “Leadership without love is manipulation. ... 
Failure to serve. ... 
Bad attitude. ... 
Being too busy. ... 
Expecting results from what you know. ... 
Relying on title to lead. ... 
Head in the sand. ... 
Fear of creating leaders.