In an overview of dark personality traits, published in the International Encyclopedia of Business Management, she outlined the different characteristics of each. 'Faking, in order to be viewed favourably, seems to be frequent in applicants presenting dark personality traits,' she said. 'In addition, potential victims should be encouraged to report any workplace abusive behaviour that guarantee their anonymity from possible reprisal,' she wrote. 'However, in organisations that require the interaction of many people a long–term work, dark personalities can be an obstacle to the achievement of organisational goals,' she said. Some narcissistic people can possess positive traits, like self–confidence, that could 'attract followers' in the short term.

Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2026 10:49 UTC