Suppose you’re a leader in a competitive industry. In that case, the question isn’t whether you’re a Borderline, Machiavellian, Narcissistic, Psychopathic, or Sociopathic personality, but rather what type of Borderline, Machiavellian, Narcissist, Psychopath, or Sociopath personality you are. Dynamic, diluted, or dangerous?
Our research and assessment of 314 leaders from various companies and industries revealed that 94% have a dynamically different level of at least one of these five ‘dark’ personality traits. While many people think of these personalities as dangerous and toxic, they exist in all of us, and leaders in high-pressure, competitive industries are influential because of these personality traits. A functional level of the right ‘dark’ personality to suit the situation enables a leader to “get shit done” - make tough decisions, deal with complex issues and uncertainty, and engage their team.
However, if a leader's dark personality traits are dangerously different from those of the people they lead, if they don’t suit the context in which the leader operates, or if they are not well moderated by virtues such as morality, modesty, sincerity, and fairness, then the leader may exhibit toxic behaviors.
Most successful leaders are effective because they’ve found their leadership ‘sweet spot’ - a context where they can be themselves. They have developed virtues that moderate their ‘dark’ personality, so they protect the psychological safety of their team while driving them to perform at a high level.
The GreyScale assessment from TGS Leadership is the only leadership test that gives leaders 99% accurate results and unique insight into the ‘darker’ aspects of their leadership personality, enabling them to perform under pressure and the containment factors that enhance their effectiveness.
To gain deeper insight into your own leadership personality and containment factors and what they mean for you, contact us here: https://tgsleadership.com/contact
