Controversy | Why narcissistic leaders always seem to come out on top

It takes a certain kind of drive and dedication to get to the position of a senior leader. It’s likely that most successful bosses across the world are ambitious, measured and analytical people, with a gift for public speaking and an acute sense of vision. However, these skills also come with universally reviled pitfalls.

Sometimes, the combination of drive and self-belief convinces leaders that their own compass is the only one they need to lead – therefore cutting out other valuable voices. In other occasions, these make leaders immune to criticism, simply convincing themselves that the feelings of others are lesser than the bottom line of profit.