Report One in 25 business leaders may be a psychopath, study finds.

[tom_mai78101]

One out of every 25 business leaders could be psychopathic, a study claims.

The study, conducted by the New York psychologist Paul Babiak, suggests that they disguise the condition by hiding behind their high status, playing up their charm and by manipulating others.

Favourable environmental factors such as a happy childhood mean they can function in a workplace rather than channelling their energies in more violent or destructive ways. Revealing the results in a BBC Horizon documentary, Babiak said: "Psychopaths really aren't the kind of person you think they are.

"In fact, you could be living with or married to one for 20 years or more and not know that person is a psychopath.

"We have identified individuals that might be labelled 'the successful psychopath'.

One in 25 business leaders may be a psychopath, study finds

Psychopaths use charm and manipulation to achieve success in the workplace, according to a US study

www.theguardian.com

Start quitting jobs and stay away from bosses.

 

[GooS]

I have a feeling I've read or heard something like this before.

Anyways, It doesn't surprise me, a complete lack of empathy must be golden when climbing the corporate ladder.

 

[Varine]

Psychology blows.

 

[YourFace]

You don't reach the top by being normal.

 

[UndeadDragon]

No surprise to me.

I know someone who is trying to start out creating his own businesses and he's a dick.

 

[thewrongvine]

Many of us here could be psychopaths.

Best to stay away from them.

 

[Lyerae]

Many of us here could be psychopaths.

Damn it, I told you not to tell anyone!

I mean, uh, hi. o_o

 

[FireCat]

Okay, that might be true .

 

[Bartuc08]

American Psycho, anyone?

 

[Varine]

No surprise to me.

I know someone who is trying to start out creating his own businesses and he's a dick.

Is it me?