Mr. Personality

A personality expert talks character and destiny.

Narcissism
The Causes and Consequences of Narcissistic Leadership

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Ph.D. on April 22, 2026

Narcissistic leaders rise fast on confidence and charisma but often falter on empathy and judgment. The real edge is balancing bold self-belief with humility and care for others.

Narcissistic leaders rise fast on confidence and charisma but often falter on empathy and judgment. The real edge is balancing bold self-belief with humility and care for others.

Leadership
Why Do Some Leaders Get Better with Time?

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Ph.D. on September 21, 2021

We all know many leaders who decline and deteriorate over time. Why is it harder to think of leaders who improve and get better? Psychology reveals three reasons.

We all know many leaders who decline and deteriorate over time. Why is it harder to think of leaders who improve and get better? Psychology reveals three reasons.

Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Make Work Safe Again?

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Ph.D. on May 8, 2020

Would you give up your privacy to protect your health? How much should your boss know about you? Is the current pandemic creating a surveillance society? Do you still have privacy?

Would you give up your privacy to protect your health? How much should your boss know about you? Is the current pandemic creating a surveillance society? Do you still have privacy?

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September 2026
The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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