Dark Advantage: Why Narcissists, Manipulators, and Psychopaths Win at Power

di Rodriguez Michael (Autore)

Michael Rodriguez, 2026

Two Stanford MBAs graduated in 2009. One was ethical, hardworking, played by the rules. The other lied on his resume, manipulated mentors, stole credit. Fifteen years later, the manipulator runs a Fortune 500 company. The ethical one was laid off twice. Dark Advantage reveals the uncomfortable truth about power in modern organizations: narcissists, manipulators, and psychopaths don't just survive in corporate America — they thrive. But this isn't a playbook for becoming a predator. It's your defense manual against those who already are. Drawing on cutting-edge psychology research and real-world case studies from Travis Kalanick to Elizabeth Holmes, this book exposes why traditional morality fails in large organizations and how the Dark Triad personality traits — Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy — weaponize human psychology for competitive advantage. More importantly, it shows you how to beat them at their own game without compromising your integrity. You'll discover why empathy can be a strategic weakness, how loudness beats competence in corporate hierarchies, and why guilt is actually your secret weapon. Whether you're navigating office politics or building your own organization, Dark Advantage gives you the tools to recognize, understand, and outmaneuver the predators in suits. Stop losing to people who lie, cheat, and manipulate. Start winning with strategies that work.

• Autore: Rodriguez Michael
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Michael Rodriguez
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233580215