Psychologist, consultant to executives, and educator, Myron Beard is the product of a family with 100 years history in Santa Fe. He has a particular interest in the psychology of exceptionally successful psychopaths and their ability to effectively manipulate others for their own personal gain. He has lived in Denver since 1991. He is the author of three previous books: The DNA of Leadership: Creating Healthy Leaders and Vibrant Organizations; The DNA of Physician Leadership: Creating Dynamic Executives; and M & A Integration: CEOs Field Guide to the Art & Process of Effective Merger Integration.