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If you are in a workplace, learn about the formal processes and rules. It is important to know what options are available at your disposal and also it will help you spot any situations where someone asks for something that may be against those regulations.

Some people at work might be psychopaths. They lie for no apparent reason and are charming, but manipulative. They avoid responsibility and act impulsively, take credit for others’ work, and manipulate their bosses to get what they want while destroying everyone in the process.

In the following key points, you’ll learn about psychopaths and how they’re able to identify your weaknesses.

You’ll also learn how psychopaths manipulate their way into power in a company, while keeping coworkers and bosses unaware of the fact that they are sociopaths. Finally, you will discover how to prepare yourself for the unfortunate event of having a psychopath in your life. Although it’s rare to meet them, it’s likely that you’ll do so at some point or another, and you don’t want to be their next victim.

Big Idea #1: Not all psychopaths are murderers.

Most people think of psychopaths as serial killers, but that’s not the case. Psychopaths are actually charming and manipulative. They can be likeable and persuasive, which makes it hard to tell if you’re dealing with one.

Some people in the world are psychopaths. They’re more violent and prone to crime than most people. However, there is a grain of truth to what we see in movies about them: they do tend to be more violent and prone to criminality than most people.

Despite being only a small part of the population, they make up half of all violent crime. Their violence is especially disturbing because it’s usually done without any emotion or feeling; rather, it’s just a way to get what they want.

Psychopathy isn’t always associated with violence. In fact, diagnosing it can be complicated and difficult. The best way to do so is by using the Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R), which outlines four domains of personality that are considered psychopathic traits:

Psychopaths are superficial, deceitful and grandiose in their interpersonal skills. They lack empathy, remorse and the ability to take responsibility for their actions.

Psychopaths tend to lack goals or act irresponsibly. They often have a history of delinquency and lack behavioral control.

Even though these traits may paint a picture of people who have no remorse and are impulsive, readers should not jump to conclusions about themselves or others being psychopaths based on this criteria. Only qualified professionals can diagnose someone as a psychopath, and even normal people may exhibit some of these traits.

Big Idea #2: You are in danger

Unfortunately, you’ll probably have to deal with a psychopath at some point in your life. You might not know who you’re dealing with when that happens.

Most psychopaths wind up in prison because they’re not good at manipulating people to get what they want. They resort to more direct methods, like violence. But most psychopaths are able to manipulate people before resorting to violent means. Psychopaths use a three-step process: first, the assessment phase, where they evaluate their victims’ utility and identify their weak spots; second, the exploitation phase, where they take advantage of those weaknesses for personal gain; and third is the control phase, where they maintain power over their victims through manipulation or force.

Psychopaths manipulate others by taking advantage of their vulnerabilities. They can quickly change their personalities to fit the needs of the victim, whether it be someone who wants to feel safe or someone who wants excitement. A chameleon that changes its color to attract prey is a good analogy for psychopathic manipulation.