Psychologyspeaking topic
The Dark Triad: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Why do some environments fail to punish these traits, and even reward them?
— Paulhus and Williams, the Dark Triad
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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