Epaphras Charles, Esq.

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[Carlos E. Perez @IntuitMachine]

What if I told you that the "successful" psychopath in your office isn't actually motivated by money, fame, or success?

I just read a fascinating 2021 paper that completely reframes why psychopaths rise to leadership.

The truth is much darker.
Here is the psychology of the "Need for Domination" 🧵👇

1/ First, let's look at the numbers.
Research estimates that psychopaths are 4x more likely to be found in high-profile leadership positions than in the general population.

But why? And how do they get there without getting caught?

2/ We usually picture psychopaths as impulsive criminals (the "prison profile").

But the paper by Palmen, Kolthoff, & Derksen identifies a different breed:

The "Controlled Primary Psychopath."

These people have the same lack of empathy, but they have one superpower: High Self-Control.

3/ This self-control acts as a "moderator."

It allows them to suppress the impulsive, antisocial behavior that usually lands psychopaths in jail.

Instead of punching someone, they use "functional impulsivity" and charm to climb the corporate ladder.

But here is where it gets weird.

4/ We assume these leaders want what we want: Money. Prestige. Achievement.

The researchers argue: No.

While Narcissists crave "Achievement" (to be admired) and "Affiliation" (to be loved), Psychopaths score LOW on both.

They don't care if the company succeeds.

5/ So what drives them?

The paper proposes a specific, intrinsic motivation: The Need for Domination.

For the psychopathic leader, power isn't a means to an end. Power is the end.

They are biologically wired by the "Dominance Behavioral System" to seek control over others.

6/ This distinction is crucial.

A Narcissist might work 80 hours a week because they want the glory of a successful product.

A Psychopath doesn't care about the product. They care about the hierarchy. They want to be the one pulling the strings.

7/ The study highlights a chilling detail about their view on resources (money/perks).

Psychopaths prefer "relative" success over "absolute" success.

They would rather have less total money, as long as they still have more than you.

It’s not about comfort; it’s about superiority.

8/ This explains why "successful" psychopathic leaders are actually terrible for business.

Because they lack the "Need for Achievement," they rarely work for the collective good.

They are parasitic. They use the organization's assets solely to increase their dominance over employees.

9/ The paper warns that this specific profile—High Dominance + Low Affiliation + Low Achievement—is a recipe for disaster.

It leads to:

Fraud
Toxic cultures
Employee burnout

They are "successful" at getting the job, but destructive once they have it.

10/ The Takeaway:

When you see a leader who is charming but creates chaos, ask yourself:

Are they trying to build something? Or are they just trying to own you?

If they seem to value control more than profit or people, you might be looking at a Controlled Primary Psychopath.

11/ If you want to dive deeper, check out the paper: "The need for domination in psychopathic leadership" (Palmen et al., 2021).

It fundamentally changed how I view corporate power dynamics.

Follow for more breakdowns of complex psychology papers! 🧠

[ROBA & ASSOCIATES LLP @AssociatesRoba]

🚨🚨BREAKING: IF YOU DON’T COMPLETE THE SALE, YOU LOSE BOTH THE DEPOSIT AND THE LAND - Court of Appeal Confirms.

The Court of Appeal has reaffirmed a tough, often-ignored rule: a land-sale contract can simply die when the purchaser fails to perform within the timelines they agreed to. In Macho & Another v Athuman & 2 Others (2025), the buyers had paid a KES 572,000 deposit for a Mtwapa plot in 2009, but after Land Control Board consent was issued in January 2010, they failed to clear the balance within the 90-day window required to complete the sale. Years later the land had been sold, developed, and appreciated, yet they still sued for specific performance and were even awarded KES 4 million by the trial court. The Court of Appeal has now reversed that award in full.

The Court held that once the statutory 90-day completion period lapsed, the agreement collapsed automatically. Specific performance cannot arise where the purchaser was the party in breach, and courts will not force transfer of land already sold to innocent third parties. The judgment also clears another recurring misconception: general damages are not available for breach of contract, and appreciation of land value is not compensable unless specifically pleaded and strictly proved. The trial court had gone outside established doctrine; the appellate court brought the law back where it belongs.

This ruling speaks directly to everyday buyers who pay a deposit, delay the balance, and assume the deal remains alive indefinitely. It doesn’t. Once LCB consent issues, the clock starts ticking, and failure to complete means the seller is legally free to move on. Courts will not revive expired contracts or compensate for lost opportunities. The takeaway is blunt but necessary: complete your payments on time, put every extension in writing, and never rely on assumptions that a land deal “will sort itself out.”

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[Cedric Bergado @BergadoCedric]

@amenya_nelson The best book there is about Kagame, his circle and Rwanda.

[Jonathan Cook @Jonathan_K_Cook]

This is a complete lie from Melanie Phillips: for at least a century, the Zionist movement has been saying "there's no such thing as Palestine".

It's the way Zionists like Phillips – and her applauders – laundered their racism. Now it's how they justify genocide denial.

[Zachary Foster @_ZachFoster]

This @BarackObama tweet will be taught in genocide studies courses as a case study of what dehumanization looks like.

[RaHeeM @Cowwbama]

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@ItsKamala I think 'u-maalumu' ni wa nafasi zenyewe (seats) and not the 'person' (occupants). Maybe as a nation it's time we revisit 'u-maalumu' of the said seats to determine its very essence and whether they carry & serve the interests of the people in our politics.

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@mosam_chande Sagna

[Simons @Simon_Ingari]

Delete these from your CV.

1. Marital status

2. Your high school and primary details if you have attended college

3. Your date of birth

4. Your religion

5. Your hobbies. Nobody is going to shortlist your CV because you live traveling. Unless it is a travel agent job.

6. Lastly remove your ID number. Jameni!

7. Irrelevant work experience. Example you are applying for nutrition job and you indicate that you have been working as a sales executive of nivea. Zinaingiana wapi?

Irrelevant stuff you include to make your CV long might in most cases work against you.

#IkoKaziKE #Resume #CV

[PRINCE KAYBEE @KabeloMusic]

Jokes aside, what is really the problem at Bafana Bafana?

[Joel Ntile @JoelNtile]

Kumbe Magomeni yalikuwa mashamba ya minazi na nyumba chache? 😂

Huyu mtoto aliyemletea Mwalimu mkongojo ni wewe mzee wetu @MadarakaNyerere au ni Makongoro? 😂

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Chaotic Arsenal, i love it with every single spirit in me
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