When good leaders go too far

When good leaders go too far

HR Science Summit 2026 | 45 min

Research shows that ‘dark’ personality traits are more prevalent at the top of organisations than anywhere else. We examine what these traits are, and how unchecked behaviour can erode psychological safety and drive talent out the door. We draw on the latest research and discuss how HR leaders can identify and manage risk behaviour before it starts costing the organisation.

With Adrian Furnham, Professor of Psychology at BI Norwegian Business School, and Emma Engebretzen, HR Director at Assessio.