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How to Spot a Sociopath at WorkTHOMAS ARTHUR

Sociopaths Are EverywhereSociopaths are found everywhere including the office. They are:•Intelligent•Charming•Calculating•Manipulative•Aggressive

Learn How to Spot a Sociopath It is estimated that as much as 4% of the population is comprised of sociopaths. A lot of their actions have significant impact on others including yourself.

We look into ways in which you can identify a sociopath. If the following slides describe someone you know, you might be in the company of a sociopath.

1. A Bad History Look for signs of a sociopath in their relationships with othersMany short-lived relationshipsBurned bridges with othersLack of concern about how people from the past regard themFrequent gift giving to others (even strangers)

1. A Bad History Look for signs of a sociopath in their storytellingStories that are too good to be trueIncredible personal background with a lack of evidenceInconsistencies in storytelling over timeFrequent gift giving to others (even strangers)

1. A Bad History Is there a web of lies?A lack of evidence for many claimsA propagation of lies through other unsuspecting peopleAttacking others who try to expose the sociopath’s lies

2. Disrespect for Law and Society

A sociopath doesn’t follow the rulesFrequent violations of law (traffic, taxes, fraud, etc…)Lack of regard for social customs, especially, those of different culturesA general lack of respect (being late, cutting in front of others, spreading rumors, etc…)

3. Impulsive Behavior A sociopath is very impulsiveEngages in self-destructive behavior to satisfy impulsesA lack of adequate planningSplurges on unnecessary pleasures

4. Easily Offended A sociopath can be easily offended and they don’t hide itAggressiveness when challenged (often hidden when trying to get something)Exploding with anger when truthfulness is questionedUnable to remain calm when attacked

5. IrresponsibilityIn addition to not following the rules, a sociopath is usually very irresponsibleIgnores safety suggestionsTakes unnecessary financial risks and uses up resources quicklyEncourages others to take risksIgnores duties Unfaithful to othersDoesn’t deal with violations until forced

6. A Remorseless AttitudeA weak conscience makes a sociopath remorselessDoesn’t regret wrongs done to othersCold, calculating actionsUnafraid to get dirtyRationalize horrid actsCannot empathize with others they affect

Is he or she a Sociopath? If someone you know exhibits behavior described in the previous slides, chances are high that you are in the presence of a sociopath.

If the person only exhibits a few of the signs, then they might be afflicted with other disorders.

What to do Next If someone you know is a sociopath and that person is tormenting you, cut off communication immediately. Only harm can be brought from a relationship with one.

If the sociopath is someone you interact with in the workplace and you don’t have direct control over who you work with, learn how to deal with a sociopath and more by visiting our blog.