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Episode 118 - Narcissism in Leadership
In dire times, such as these, it is more important than ever to have empathetic leaders who strive to do the right thing for their people. So why do we keep electing narcissists?
Learn More:
Narcissism: 5 Signs to Help You Spot Narcissistic Behavior (webmd.com)
Narcissistic personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The Rich Have Higher Level of Narcissism, Study Shows | TIME.com
Psychology study indicates that narcissists are more involved in politics than the rest of us (psypost.org)
Narcissism: Why It's So Rampant in Politics | Psychology Today
The Narcissism Of Politicians - Mental Health Matters Cofe (mentalhealthmatters-cofe.org)
The Narcissists Are Running Amok: Many Politicians Are Narcissists -- And Many of Their Followers Are, Too - Alternet.org
Professions With the Most Psychopaths (businessinsider.com)
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/how-narcissistic-leaders-destroy-within
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00773/full
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/narcissistic-traits-leadership/
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