I have been saying this for years. I don’t know about the corporate world, but in the government sector, definitely.
I prefer the word sociopath for the socially skilled evil person.
They tend to rise to the top of all organizations, whether government, corporate, non profit (church), even homeowner associations.
The reason is they enjoy ruling over others, and they are skilled at backstabbing and butt-kissing.
Normal people just want to live their own lives in peace—they have no desire to rule over others.
#12 and HOA’s ! : )