Publisher Description
All of us at some point have—or will—come into contact with psychopathic individuals. The danger they present may not be readily apparent because of their ability to charm, deceive, and manipulate. Although not necessarily criminal, their self-serving nature frequently is destructive to the organizations that employ them. So how can we protect ourselves and our organizations in a business climate that offers the perfect conditions for psychopaths to thrive?
In Snakes in Suits, Hare, an expert on the scientific study of psychopathy, and Babiak, an industrial and organizational psychologist and a leading authority on the corporate psychopath, examine the role of psychopaths in modern corporations and provide the tools employers can use to avoid and deal with them. Together, they have developed the B-Scan 360, a research tool designed specifically for business professionals.
Dr. Babiak and Dr. Hare reveal the secret lives of psychopaths, explain the ways in which they manipulate and deceive, and help you to see through their games. The rapid pace of today's corporate environment provides the perfect breeding ground for these "snakes in suits" and this newly revised and updated classic gives you the insight, information, and power to protect yourself and your company before it's too late.
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About the Authors
Paul Babiak, PhD,
is an industrial and organizational psychologist and president of HRBackOffice,
an executive coaching and consulting firm specializing in management
development and succession planning. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Harvard
Business Review, and Fast Company.
He lives in Dutchess County, New York, with his wife.
Robert D. Hare, PhD,
is the author of Without Conscience and
the creator of the standard tool for diagnosing psychopathy. He is an emeritus
professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, and president of
Darkstone Research Group, a forensic research and consulting firm. He has won
numerous awards for his research, lectures widely on psychopathy, and consults
with law enforcement organizations, including the FBI. He lives in Vancouver,
British Columbia, with his wife.
About Todd McLaren
Todd McLaren, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, was involved in radio for more than twenty years in cities on both coasts, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. He left broadcasting for a full-time career in voice acting, where he has been heard on more than five thousand television and radio commercials, as well as television promos; narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E, Discovery, and the History Channel; and films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit?