The Executive Psychopath? Are You Working With One?
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Research Concludes That 4% of Corporate Executives are Clinically Psychopathic.
Psychopaths make up 1% of the general population.
In senior corporate leadership? Nearly 4x that (and, according to Forbes, closer to 12%).
Charm wins them the position. Or maybe their gung-ho charisma.
They get promoted based on their fearlessness. Sometimes, their ruthlessness.
They appear, on the surface, to be a superstar.
But the fallout hits eventually. Every time.
- Trust tanks.
- Anxiety rises.
- Finger-pointing begins.
- Teams burn out.
- Projects fail.
- Good people leave.
The signs are always there early. Charm that feels fake, even performed. The credit-taking. The subtle blame-shifting. Office stress. A trail of people who quietly left.
Maybe your team is currently safe from this poison but learn to spot it. Then get rid of it. Fast. Protect your culture before the damage begins.
Recommended Reading:
- Poisonous People by Leanne ten Brinke. (ebook – Download free)
- Bringing The Best Out Of The Worst People. (ebook – Download Free)
- The Psychopathic CEO – Jack McCullough – Forbes Contributor.
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