Dr Austin Tay

created using Envato The leadership crisis unfolding across organisations is frequently framed as a capability problem — a deficit of skill, resilience, or adaptability at the individual level. The evidence suggests a more systemic explanation. Gartner projects that 56% of C-suite leaders are likely to leave their roles within two years, with 27% considering departure within six months, driven predominantly by role overload and expanding workload expectations ( Digit.fyi , 2025). Deloitte's...

created with Envato Most organisations assess the Big Five personality dimensions. But the Big Five is a 30,000-foot view. Facets are where prediction happens. Example: "Conscientiousness" is too broad for precise prediction. But its facets tell a different story: → Achievement-striving predicts sales performance → Deliberation predicts quality control roles → Order predicts administrative success → Self-discipline predicts project management Same trait, completely different occupational...

created using Envato Psychopathy. Narcissism. Machiavellianism. Sadism. The "Dark Tetrad" of personality—and they're probably in your leadership pipeline. Research shows these traits often correlate with promotion despite predicting: → Counterproductive work behaviours → Employee turnover → Toxic culture → Ethics violations → Long-term performance decline Why do dark personalities advance? → Short-term charisma masks long-term dysfunction → Self-promotion is rewarded in many cultures →...