Snakes in Suits by Paul Babiak & Robert D. Hare Summary
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Discover how psychopaths infiltrate corporations in "Snakes in Suits," the groundbreaking work that revolutionized workplace psychology. With assessment tools like the B-Scan 360, this corporate thriller exposes the chilling reality: the most dangerous predators aren't in prison - they're in corner offices.
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The Predator in the Corner Office
Imagine working alongside someone who seems perfect - impeccably dressed, charismatic, confident - but harbors a dark secret: a complete absence of conscience. This isn't fiction; it's the chilling reality explored in "Snakes in Suits." What makes this particularly disturbing is how it demonstrates that the most dangerous predators in our society may not be behind bars - they might be making decisions that affect hundreds of lives while feeling absolutely nothing for those they harm. Corporate psychopaths operate with calculated precision, using charm and manipulation as weapons. They don't just happen upon organizations; they target them deliberately, especially those in chaos or transition. And unlike the Hollywood stereotype of the psychopath as a violent criminal, these individuals wear designer suits, deliver compelling presentations, and climb corporate ladders with alarming efficiency - leaving a trail of damaged careers, depleted resources, and broken trust in their wake.
The Psychopathic Mind: Cold Calculation in Three-Piece Suits
The Corporate Infiltration: How Psychopaths Target Organizations
Dave's Destructive Dance: A Case Study in Corporate Manipulation
Perfect Storm: Why Modern Organizations Enable Psychopaths
Protecting the Organization: Building Psychopath-Resistant Systems
The Power of Awareness: Your Best Defense
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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