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Psychopathic traits behind the rise and fall of Madoff | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Psychopathic traits behind the rise and fall of Madoff. May 21, 2023.

Narcissistic bosses stymie knowledge flow and cooperation inside organizations | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

The two worst traits that leaders can have are psychopathy and narcissism. Studies have shown that about 15% of corporate leaders are certifiable psychopaths.

Men more willing to punish to get ahead. | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Although there are no definitivestudies on the subject that I know of there are several that hint that thereare more male psychopaths than female and more male narcissists than female.What is known is that female psychopaths tend to internalize their disability

Lie detection-Have the experts got it wrong (again)? | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

In particular, the models have been unable to tell when a psychopath is lying, and a large number of criminals are psychopaths. by. Dr Bob Murray.

Why people tolerate politicians’ lies. | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Lying takes more energy than telling the truth, unless the liar has a personality disorder such as psychopathy or narcissism.

ADHD gives entrepreneurs an edge | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Psychopathy is one of these. A psychopath, for example, is often able to generate great loyalty to themselves and have followers (like bullies usually have followers) and their self-assurance makes people feel safe (DT is a case in point).

Large cost benefits for companies with Machiavellian CEOs | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism are ubiquitous among CEOs, despite ample evidence that these dark personality traits pose financial and managerial risks to organizations.

More women on company boards leads to lower risk-taking and better outcomes | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

This ties in with earlier studies which showed that some 15% of Fortune 500 CEOs are either narcissists or psychopaths (usually both). Psychopathy and narcissism are both predominantly male disorders. For more information on narcissism click. here.

Why do some politicians cling to power after electoral defeat? | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

The genetics of leadership (political and corporate) are very closely related to those for psychopathy and narcissism prevalence and these traits increases the higher you go up the ladder.