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Why some of the most successful startup founders are 'a bit toxic'

Could "dark triad" traits like narcissism and manipulation in leadership actually foster entrepreneurial energy? New research shows they may, but the same traits that build successful start-ups can also break them.

Why some of the most successful startup founders are 'a bit toxic'
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Could "dark triad" traits like narcissism and manipulation in leadership actually foster entrepreneurial energy? New research shows they may, but the same traits that build successful start-ups can also break them.

Originally published at Phys.org

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