'Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.' Oscar Wilde
Sounds like the classic 'abrasive leader':
Winners who become losers: Abrasive Leaders
“Abrasive” is defined as harsh or rough in manner, and describes the
characteristic interpersonal style of abrasive leaders. Simply put, they rub
their coworkers the wrong way. Their behaviors, characterized by
aggression, damage work relationships to the point of disrupting
organizational functioning. Aggressive behaviors can range from mild
offense to open attack. The words and actions of these individuals create
interpersonal friction that grates on subordinates, peers, and/or superiors,
grinding away at trust and motivation and ultimately disrupting the
smooth flow of work. Abrasive leaders can inflict deep wounds and intense
suffering in employees, who unwillingly find themselves in the ranks of
the working wounded.
The pain of actually engaging in work (resulting from weak wages,
bleak benefits, bad schedules, or tedious tasks) is not the pain I am
addressing here, neither am I talking about the pain caused by leaders who
cut programs, pay, or people based on business need. I’m talking about the
pain suffered from direct contact with an abrasive leader—the emotional
wounds sustained from their interpersonal aggression."
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