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In my first psychology undergraduate course I already noticed the similarities between the behaviour social scientists describe as psychopathic or sociopathic and the qualities of character our society seems to demand from and encourage in its leaders and in the people we deem "successful". Underneath the polished and charming, superficially "caring" and "democratic" exterior is often a heart of stone. That's unfortunately been my experience personally and professionally. That's why the Christian idea of leadership as service is so important. Brother Leandros is right about leaders having to purify their hearts, but I don't think most worldly leaders waste any time worrying about that. A big part of the problem is that nice people are often reluctant to act upon the world and others, whereas much less savoury personalities are often all too keen to do so. A friend of mine used to say: pessimists are the people who foresee the end of the world, and optimists are those who bring it about!