Editing Chief executive officer (section)

===Toxic executives===
{{see also|Toxic leader}}
There are contentious claims that a significant number of CEO's have [[psychopath]]ic tendencies, often characterized by power-seeking behavior and dominance. These individuals can often conceal their ruthlessness and antisocial behavior behind a facade of charm and eloquence. Traits such as courage and risk-taking, generally considered desirable, are often found alongside these psychopathic tendencies.

Tara Swart, a neuroscientist at [[MIT Sloan School of Management]], has suggested that individuals with psychopathic traits thrive in chaotic environments and are aware that others do not. As a result, they may intentionally create chaos in the workplace.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCullough |first=Jack |title=The Psychopathic CEO |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackmccullough/2019/12/09/the-psychopathic-ceo/ |date=Dec 9, 2019 |website=Forbes |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820112422/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackmccullough/2019/12/09/the-psychopathic-ceo/?sh=77f07139791e |archive-date= Aug 20, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chamorro-Premuzic |first=Tomas |date=Apr 8, 2019 |title=1 in 5 business leaders may have psychopathic tendencies—here's why, according to a psychology professor |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/the-science-behind-why-so-many-successful-millionaires-are-psychopaths-and-why-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-thing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124110414/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/08/the-science-behind-why-so-many-successful-millionaires-are-psychopaths-and-why-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-thing.html |archive-date=Nov 24, 2023 |website=Make It |publisher=CNBC}}</ref>  This perspective is explored in the book ''[[Snakes in Suits]]'', co-authored by [[Robert D. Hare]].

However, [[Scott Lilienfeld]] has argued that the attention given to psychopathy in the workplace by both the media and scholars has far exceeded the available scientific evidence. Emilia Bunea, writing in ''[[Psychology Today]]'', has linked psychopathic traits in managers to [[workplace bullying]], employee dissatisfaction, and turnover intentions. Despite this, Bunea cautions that excessive worry about supposed psychopathic managers could discourage individuals from pursuing careers in corporations and deter employees from addressing issues with difficult bosses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davenport |first=Hannah |date=2023-11-15 |title=McDonald's CEO gets schooled by MP on the role of trade unions |url=https://leftfootforward.org/2023/11/mcdonalds-ceo-gets-schooled-by-mp-on-the-role-of-trade-unions/ |website=Left Foot Forward |language=en-GB |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205201112/https://leftfootforward.org/2023/11/mcdonalds-ceo-gets-schooled-by-mp-on-the-role-of-trade-unions/ |archive-date=Dec 5, 2023}}</ref>