Why your boss may indeed be a psychopath

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Ever wondered if your boss is a psychopath? You’re not alone. But if it’s true that “bad, abusive people are disproportionately likely to seek power, disproportionately good at getting it, and likely to become worse once they wield it,” then what’s the solution? That is the loaded question Brian Klaas explores in his new book, Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us. In a new Author Talks interview, Klaas lends his insight on how companies can rethink traditional approaches and shift mindsets to get better leaders at the helm. Be sure to check it out.
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Author Talks: Why your boss may indeed be a psychopath
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