Are you working for a Psychopath?

An interesting article appeared on Christian Business Daily's site asking if we have ever been abused by a boss? They also go on to describe the characteristics of a psychopath. So, have you ever worked for someone who showed these characteristics?

· Glibness and superficial charm
· Grandiose sense of self-worth
· Pathological lying
· Conning and manipulation
· Lack of remorse or guilt
· Shallow effect (i.e., a coldness covered up by dramatic emotional displays that are actually playacting)
· Callousness and lack of empathy
· Failure to accept responsibility for one's own actions

Or these?
· Psychopaths have to win, and enjoy hurting others in the process.
· Psychopaths have no allegiance to organizations or other people, only to themselves.
· Psychopaths play a short-term parasitic game. They join an organization not to improve it, but to use the organization to accomplish their personal agendas. Psychopaths tend to be corporate managers rather than entrepreneurs. Even though entrepreneurs may be narcissistic, they want their companies to win. Psychopaths view organizations as tools to help them win personally.

If you happen to find yourself working for someone like this, I feel for you. I have been there (click here to read more about it). Be patient as this too shall pass and you will be better for the experience. I also encourage you to stay positive and calm as this can be an excellent Christian witness to those you work with.

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