Narcissism is considered a widespread phenomenon at leadership levels, significantly overrepresented compared to the rest of the population. Furthermore, younger emerging (leadership) talents exhibit markedly higher levels of narcissism than older generations have thus far. At the same time, traits of the Dark Triad (narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy) typically do not occur in isolation but rather in combination. For this reason, companies should reassess their personnel selection, management, and development today. The characteristics and behavioral patterns of ruthless individuals within the Dark Triad will therefore be examined, along with possible approaches to intervention and prevention.
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Prof. Dr. Karin Meyer, MBA, M.Sc., M.Sc. is a professor for Management and Business Psychology at Deutsche Hochschule (DHAW), as well as a self-employed consultant/trainer and coach.
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Narcissism is considered a widespread phenomenon at leadership levels, where it is represented disproportionately compared to the general population. Furthermore, younger emerging (leadership) talents exhibit significantly higher levels of narcissism than older generations have shown to date. At the same time, traits of the Dark Triad (narcissism, machiavellianism, and psychopathy) often do not occur in isolation, but rather in combination. For this reason, companies should rethink their personnel selection, management, and development practices today. This analysis will therefore highlight the characteristics and behavior patterns of ruthless individuals from the Dark Triad, as well as possible approaches for intervention and prevention.
Karin Meyer
Personality Psychology Bad Leadership Dark Leadership Dark Personalities Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy Dark Triad Antisocial Behavior IOP Psychology Personell Psychology Human Resource Management Narcissism at the work place