[EleanorLily]

The term dark personalities refer to a set of socially aversive traits (such as spitefulness, greed, sadism, narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism) in the subclinical range. And thus, according yo this article, those with dark personality traits are slightly more likely to emerge as leaders and are seen as charismatic but, when it comes to getting the job done, they tend to achieve less and are considered poor team players.

[cutemonster]

> emerge as leaders and are seen as charismatic but, when it comes to getting the job done, they tend to achieve less

That's a bit funny -- achieve less, according to who?

They might be satisfied with having gotten promoted, and higher salaries, status -- whilst looking at getting the actual work done, as off topic.

They've achieved success, from their perspective, but not from the researchers perspective?

Why would the researchers opinions matter more

[mcguire]

To which one can ask, what are the consequences of not getting the job done or not being a team player?

I don't see much, but I'm a cynic.

[cutemonster]

Consequences. Maybe they get more spare time, if they work less, and can pursue other interests?

And they can order light pattern people stay in the office and work late to cover up for them?

Also see my siblings reply (sibling to your reply)

[Justsignedup]

It also notes the low life satisfaction and a desire to never change and instead aquire more power over people.

They seem to be confident in themselves but unable to self analyze.

Looks like putting these people in positions of power is terrible as they will lead to an overall worse performance for your company.