{"id":8211,"date":"2018-04-21T08:41:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-21T12:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=8211"},"modified":"2019-09-22T16:44:42","modified_gmt":"2019-09-22T20:44:42","slug":"corporate-psychopaths-wolves-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/corporate-psychopaths-wolves-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Psychopaths &#8211; wolves in the workplace (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8245 \" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"corporate psychopaths are like wolves in sheep's clothing; look harmless\" width=\"371\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/m-l-503830-unsplash-mother-and-cub-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a>When it comes to people getting ahead professionally in the proverbial \u2018work jungle\u2019 most of us have heard or used descriptions that come from the animal kingdom, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWow, Mark in sales is a real tiger\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYou don\u2019t want to mess with that lawyer, she\u2019s a real shark when it comes to litigation\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHave you met the new guy from accounting? He works like a dog to get the job done.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clearly, there\u2019s no shortage of animal characteristics to describe a person hard at work \u2026 but what about the more predatory traits that are found in the wild? Does having a reptilian brain for organization, a knack for sniffing out the weak, and a skill for fearlessly tracking, prowling, one\u2019s target really pay off in the places where we work? Apparently, it does, but not always with the best outcomes for <em>all<\/em> involved parties.<\/p>\n<p>This got me thinking about a book titled, \u201cSnakes in Suits\u201d by Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Robert D. Hare, which examines psychopaths and how they rise to the top by slithering up the corporate ladder. The book\u2019s focus is not on the more popularly accepted ideologies of psychopathy, which is often aligned with horrific crimes. Instead, this book is about how certain corporate psychopaths hone their skills in the professional realm with an insatiable need to attain influence, power, and control over the people and companies they work for \u2026 while making money.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Snakes-in-Suits-Book-Jacket.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8244 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Snakes-in-Suits-Book-Jacket-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"corporate psychopaths are like snakes in suits\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Snakes-in-Suits-Book-Jacket-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Snakes-in-Suits-Book-Jacket.jpg 331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>Paraphrased from the book jacket:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cResearchers Dr. Babiak and Dr. Hare have long studied psychopaths.\u00a0\u00a0Dr. Hare, the author of Without Conscience, is a world-renowned expert on psychopathy, and Dr. Babiak is an Industrial \/ Organizational Psychologist.\u00a0\u00a0Recently the two came together to study how psychopaths operate in corporations, and the results were surprising.\u00a0They found that it&#8217;s exactly the modern, open, more flexible corporate world, in which high risks can equal high profits, that attracts corporate psychopaths.\u00a0They may enter as rising stars and corporate saviors, but all too soon they&#8217;re abusing the trust of colleagues, manipulating supervisors, and leaving the workplace in shambles.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The official terminology for this pattern of behaviour is Antisocial Personality Disorder\u00a0(ASPD\u00a0or\u00a0APD), a\u00a0personality disorder\u00a0characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others. A low moral sense or\u00a0conscience\u00a0is often apparent, as well as a history of crime, legal problems, or impulsive and aggressive behaviour (learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antisocial_personality_disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antisocial_personality_disorder#DSM-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Just because someone meets the criteria for ASPD or APD does not mean they will become a twisted killer as you may have seen in films such as American Psycho. In fact, the one accurate aspect of American Psycho is not that Patrick Bateman is an axe-wielding serial killer by night \u2026 but rather who he is professionally by day. He is well groomed; intelligent, structured, and meticulous as he is ambitious in everything he does, as well as calculating enough to feign a suitable amount of sociability and good humour despite maintaining an air of undeniable intimidation. And, statistically speaking most people with this disorder usually do not grow up to be murderous thieves but instead develop into respected members of their community. They manage to have a gift for polishing their personas and are usually successful. More importantly, they often go their entire lives undiagnosed as being a corporate psychopath.<\/p>\n<p>Now, borrowing again from the animal narrative, I would argue that corporate psychopaths are not so much slinking and slithering throughout certain organizations as they are portrayed in \u2018Snakes and Suits\u2019, but more cunning like a wolf. I prefer the wolf analogy because there\u2019s a duplicitous nature about them. Most of us will immediately recoil from spotting a snake; instinctively sensing it\u2019s potential to strike. But, a wolf can represent many appealing qualities, some that mimic the traits of a friendly, trustworthy pet \u2026 but also have the capability to randomly turn aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve repeatedly dealt with the fallout associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/workplace-bullying-a-hidden-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">toxic workplaces<\/a> and many of the negative consequences come from a less obvious source. Also, it can take a significant amount of time for these \u2018wolves\u2019 to reveal their true intentions, and even after being discovered they are usually skilled at maintaining their positions of power through bullying and other forms of manipulation and\/or exploitation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Depositphotos_74342473_m-2015.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8247\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Depositphotos_74342473_m-2015-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Corporate psychopaths are wolves in sheeps' clothing\" width=\"375\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Depositphotos_74342473_m-2015-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Depositphotos_74342473_m-2015-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Depositphotos_74342473_m-2015.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s not surprising to me that a wolf is hard to spot in the workplace. This may be due, in part, to the fact that they have been the ones with the most admirable boss-like characteristics and all too frequently are placed in distinguished, positions of authority. Being methodical, determined, bold, assertive, and visibly refined are things we look for in a leader or in an upper management\/executive. But, those very attributes are also found in those who usually are only invested in themselves and not so much about the people whom they work with.<\/p>\n<p>The end goal should be employee morale, good productivity, and company growth, yet most people with these wolf-like personality traits tend to focus on the financial\/status benefits that affect them personally, not collectively. They also have little to no loyalty, and once they feel threatened, vulnerable or slighted they can exact a great deal of harm to an individual or employer\/organization.<\/p>\n<p>Another flaw found in these wolf-like people is their ruthless competitive nature. Often resorting to unkind methods that include intimidating, manipulating, and slandering fellow co-workers\u2026 as well as criticizing and insulting people behind closed doors with no remorse. Sadly, those who fall victim to these tactics usually leave the organization and the wolf continues to get further ahead within the corporation with even less competition.<\/p>\n<p>These \u2018corporate wolves\u2019 are most likely everywhere, and sometimes they are reaching higher levels within organizations than those who do not possess these cut-throat behaviours. Unintentionally, many well-meaning organizations and businesses select these corporate psychopaths because they appear to fit the bill, at least superficially, when it comes to being clever, in charge, and fiercely preoccupied with being the best \u2026 but at what cost?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stick around for <strong>part two<\/strong> of this blog <strong><em>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/interviewing-wolf-corporate-psychopaths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to be a fox when interviewing a wolf<\/a><\/em>\u201d<\/strong> where I will examine how not to make the mistake of letting a wolf into your workplace.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you ever wished you could get inside the head of a hiring manager? You can.\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Helen Ofosu is a Career Coach\/Counsellor with a difference. She has worked for organizations to create hiring and screening tools. She\u2019s created countless pre-screening tests, interviews,\u00a0simulations,\u00a0and role plays for organizations of all kinds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Helen\u2019s training in Industrial and Organizational\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-industrial-organizational-psychology-2795302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(I\/O) Psychology<\/a>\u00a0means she is a genuine expert in evaluating work-related behaviours. She uses those skills to help hiring\u00a0managers\u00a0tell\u00a0the difference between\u00a0people who say the right things during interviews and people who actually deliver on the job.\u00a0<strong>In other words, Dr. Helen understands first-hand how job candidates are assessed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you need help navigating the world of work?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact Dr. Helen today for a free and confidential initial consultation by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers\u00a0and Organizations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please share this article using any of the social media icons below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To borrow from the animal narrative, I would argue that corporate psychopaths don&#8217;t always slink and slither throughout certain organizations as they are portrayed on the cover of \u2018Snakes and Suits\u2019, sometimes they&#8217;re more cunning like a wolf 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