Unmasking Corporate Psychopaths: Who they are, what they do, why it matters

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They charm, manipulate, and destroy from the top. Discover how corporate psychopaths thrive - and what we can do to stop them

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Chelmsford Science Festival 2025

Chelmsford Science Festival celebrates curiosity and discovery. With the theme Our AI World: Power and Perils, the festival brings together science, technology, and community through engaging talks, interactive experiences, and family-friendly events.

Join us for a compelling talk by <a href="https://www.aru.ac.uk/people/clive%20boddy" title="https://www.aru.ac.uk/people/clive%20boddy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Clive Boddy</a>, a leading expert on leadership and workplace behaviour, as he explores the unsettling reality of corporate psychopaths - the charming yet ruthless individuals who rise to power and wreak havoc within organisations.From petty tyrants to toxic leaders, these individuals manipulate, bully, and deceive their way to the top, creating a climate of fear and dysfunction. Drawing on over two decades of research, Clive will reveal how corporate psychopaths operate, the damage they cause, and why organisations must learn to identify and manage them effectively. Clive Boddy has authored over 60 publications on the topic, including A Climate of Fear: Stone Cold Psychopaths at Work, and his TEDx talk has reached over 1.5 million viewers. Don’t miss this eye-opening session that blends academic insight with real-world relevance.This event is presented as part of the <a href="https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/chelmsford-science-festival" title="https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/chelmsford-science-festival" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chelmsford Science Festival</a>[DR 27.08.25]