The collapse of Enron is another instance where top managers were involved in fraudulent bookkeeping activities to further their selfish interests. The repercussions involved huge financial loss, legal consequences and permanent erosion of public confidence in the corporate governance (Khan et al. 2022). Such instances explain the relevance of ethical and emotionally smart leadership towards the stability and credibility of organisations. To combat destructive leadership, companies can use strategies that support ethical conduct and personnel welfare. Emotional intelligence training with a focus on empathy, self-awareness, and ethics should be a part of leadership development as it allows leaders to build supportive settings (Goleman 2020). It is also essential to establish transparent cultures with clear definitions of anti-bullying policies and safe reporting mechanisms, which could allow identifying toxic tendencies early (Zaghmout 2024). Additionally, employee resilience can be developed by supporting employees through mental health provisions, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to minimise the adverse effects of destructive leadership. - this is the FINAL post. now put the three posts together into 1 texy