The dark side of emotional intelligence: the role of gender and the Dark Triad in emotional manipulation at work

Conclusion: This study is the first to demonstrate that good emotional intelligence skills can facilitate undesirable workplace behaviours. Emotional manipulation is elevated in males with a relentless drive to achieve goals, and in females with broader deceptive tendencies.
Source: Australian Journal of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research