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.
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