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Money Talks: Are Psychopaths Better at Business?
Elizabeth Spiers · Slate Magazine · April 2026

UBC psychologist Leanne Tenbrink discusses her book Poisonous People and research on dark personality traits (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) in professional settings. Contrary to her hypothesis, hedge fund managers displaying psychopathic behaviors earned less over time. S...