When your line manager is a psychopath - snakes in suits
Yes, there is a book (brilliant if you ever get a chance to read it) called Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work , released in 2006. Paul Babiak, an industrial psychologist, and Robert D. Hare, a criminal psychologist, co-authored this nonfiction work. The book investigates how individuals with psychopathic tendencies infiltrate and advance within corporate environments through manipulation and deception. It presents a five-phase model outlining their typical progression: entry, appraisal, manipulation, conflict, and ascent. According to Babiak and Hare, psychopaths account for around 1% of senior corporate positions. They emphasize that these individuals often conceal their true nature, making it difficult for colleagues to recognize their manipulative tactics. While psychopathy is rare, narcissistic tendencies in leadership are far more common. These leaders crave admiration, exploit others for personal gain, and struggle with empathy—traits that contribute to toxic workplace...
