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Whom Will You Choose to Become?

For individuals and organizations to thrive from the benefits of connection, the leader of the future needs to look much different than the stereotypical leader of the present. There are three types of people when it comes to connection. Which are you?

The first type is the intentional disconnector. Psychologists describe these individuals as members of the Dark Triad: psychopaths, narcissists, and Machiavellians. They lack empathy and, as a result, are unable to attune to the emotions of others. They are focused on themselves and don’t value others. Although they often learn how to manipulate others for a while and can appear smooth and charming, over time people see through them and discover that they are unable ...

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