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2. Definition and Description (Traits and Skills) of Narcissistic Leaders

Author : Marie-Line Germain

Published in: Narcissism at Work

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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After describing the different clusters of personality disorders and their associated traits and behaviors, Germain details the differences between healthy and unhealthy narcissism, as well as clarifying the concepts of covert vs. overt narcissism. “Definition and Description of Narcissistic Leaders” then examines the role of racial and gender differences in narcissistic individuals. After presenting interpersonal challenges associated with pathological narcissism, Germain concludes by placing NPD in the workplace context. She does so by discussing how certain corporate leaders may present observable signs of NPD in the workplace, and how these signs may affect employees and organizations as a whole.

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Metadata
Title
Definition and Description (Traits and Skills) of Narcissistic Leaders
Author
Marie-Line Germain
Copyright Year
2018
Book
Narcissism at Work

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-60329-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-60330-8

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60330-8_2