Business leaders Quote by Kevin Dutton
““Their analysis revealed that a number of psychopathic attributes were actually more common in business leaders than in so-called disturbed criminals--attributes such as superficial charm, egocentricity, persuasiveness, lack of empathy, independence, and focus--and the main difference between the groups was in the more "antisocial" aspects of the syndrome: the criminals' lawbreaking, physical aggression, and impulsivity dials were cranked up higher.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton, 2012
Business leaders often share psychopathic traits like charm and lack of empathy, but differ from criminals in antisocial behaviors.
In simple terms: Leaders share some psychopathic traits, but are less antisocial than criminals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize traits without assuming criminality.
Themes
leadership
psychopathy
ethics
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
explanatory
insightful
When to use this quote
- corporate hiring
- leadership training
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
personality
social behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- Can psychopathic traits be beneficial in leadership?
- How to mitigate negative aspects?
A Different Perspective
Traits can be context-dependent and not inherently harmful.
