
How toxic leaders are impacting SA’s workforce.
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GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School
A growing body of evidence highlights a concerning trend: an elevated prevalence of narcissistic and psychopathic traits among top leaders, with dire consequences for the mental health of employees.
Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School says many of the personality traits characteristic of psychopaths are also traits that help people get ahead in business, such as charm, fearless dominance, boldness and a grandiose sense of self.
A growing body of evidence highlights a concerning trend: an elevated prevalence of narcissistic and psychopathic traits among top leaders, with dire consequences for the mental health of employees.
Prof Renata Schoeman, Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School says many of the personality traits characteristic of psychopaths are also traits that help people get ahead in business, such as charm, fearless dominance, boldness and a grandiose sense of self.