Researcher: Narcissistic bosses destroy morale, drive down bottom line
Friday, August 7, 2009 - 13:35
in Psychology & Sociology
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- In recent years, the motivations of business leaders such as financier Bernard Madoff and former Enron CEO Ken Lay have come under increased scrutiny as a result of behavior that caused both their employees and the public considerable distress. Unquestionably, many of the documented lapses in judgment can be traced to selfishness and a failure to check one's ego.