Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work is a book written by Paul Babiak and Robert D. Hare. The book explores the idea of psychopaths in the workplace and how they can manipulate and deceive their way up the corporate ladder. The authors argue that psychopaths are often highly intelligent and charming individuals who can easily deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter of Snakes in Suits introduces the idea of psychopaths in the workplace. The authors argue that psychopaths are often highly intelligent and charming individuals who can easily deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Chapter 2: The Corporate Psychopath
The second chapter of Snakes in Suits defines the corporate psychopath and how they differ from other types of psychopaths. The authors argue that corporate psychopaths are often highly intelligent and charming individuals who can easily deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how corporate psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Chapter 3: The Profile of the Corporate Psychopath
The third chapter of Snakes in Suits outlines the profile of the corporate psychopath. The authors argue that corporate psychopaths are often highly intelligent and charming individuals who can easily deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how corporate psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Chapter 4: The Psychopath’s Playbook
The fourth chapter of Snakes in Suits explores the tactics and strategies used by corporate psychopaths. The authors argue that corporate psychopaths use a variety of tactics to deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how corporate psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Chapter 5: The Impact of the Corporate Psychopath
The fifth chapter of Snakes in Suits explores the impact of corporate psychopaths on organizations. The authors argue that corporate psychopaths can cause significant damage to organizations, including financial losses, damage to reputation, and harm to employees. They use case studies and research to show how corporate psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage.
Conclusion
Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work is a thought-provoking book that explores the idea of psychopaths in the workplace. The authors argue that psychopaths are often highly intelligent and charming individuals who can easily deceive others and manipulate situations to their advantage. They use case studies and research to show how psychopaths can be found in all levels of an organization and how they can cause significant damage. Overall, Snakes in Suits is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of psychopaths on organizations.
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