Before revision: Psychopathy Characteristics that may be present in a toxic leader include those in 'Factor 1' in Robert D.Hare's Psychopathy Checklist, which includes the following traits: Glibness/superficial charm Grandiose sense of self-worth Pathological lying Cunning /manipulative Lack of remorse or guilt Callous/lack of empathy Shallow emotional affect (genuine emotion is short-lived and egocentric) Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Other traits The United States Army defines toxic leaders as commanders who put their own needs first, micro-manage subordinates, behave in a mean-spirited manner or display poor decision-making.
After revision: Psychopathy Characteristics that may be present in a toxic leader include those in 'Factor 1' in Robert D.Hare's Psychopathy Checklist, which includes the following traits: Glibness/superficial charm Grandiose sense of self-worth Pathological lying Conning /manipulative Lack of remorse or guilt Callous/lack of empathy Shallow emotional affect (genuine emotion is short-lived and egocentric) Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Other traits The United States Army defines toxic leaders as commanders who put their own needs first, micro-manage subordinates, behave in a mean-spirited manner or display poor decision-making.