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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
When I met my first psychopath, I was a young industrial-organizational
psychologist finding my way as a consultant who had stumbled
upon something that was troubling. Robert D. Hare responded
to my call for guidance, and our working relationship has grown
since into a valued friendship. Working with Bob on this book has
only strengthened my respect for his scientific rigor, subtle wit, and
warm sense of humor.
The manuscript of this book would not have passed muster
without the able critiques of Marian Babiak and Dr. John Babiak,
who never held back their probing questions and insightful advice.
The inspiration of Drs. H. Karl Springob, ABPP, and Paul W.
Thayer, advisers from years past, continues to reassure me that personality
is a critically important part of business performance, and
education and personal awareness are the keys to improvement.
A special thanks to my mother, Mrs. Julia Babiak, for her continued
and unending love and support. Joan Bedard, my life partner,
made writing far easier than expected by providing the love, support,