About 1 in 8 senior leaders have psychopathic traits. Here’s how to spot an abusive boss

A fine line separates a difficult work superior from a psychologically damaging—or even psychopathic—one.

Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published in the July 2024 issue of the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.

Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published in the July 2024 issue of the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.

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