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- **Narcissistic Leaders' Traits**: Narcissistic bosses often lack integrity, lie frequently, and may promise things they do not intend to fulfill, leading to a toxic work environment.
- **Power and Control**: Narcissistic individuals are attracted to leadership positions for the power and control, not necessarily for the responsibility or the betterment of the organization.
- **Impact on Workplace Culture**: Such bosses can create a culture of fear, mistrust, and backstabbing, where employees feel constantly on edge and demoralized.
- **Documentation is Key**: Due to the manipulative nature of narcissistic leaders, it's crucial to document interactions and agreements to catch inconsistencies and lies. Documentation may not be enough, as they will simply need ignore any evidence presented to them if it doesn’t further their point of view.
- ️ **Grandiose Goals**: Narcissistic bosses set ambitious goals that are more about self-aggrandizement than the success of the organization or team.
- **Lack of Team Advancement**: These leaders often do not promote or prepare others for bigger roles, preferring to keep a tight grip on power and control. They may only promote and hire those they believe pose no threat to them. It is a red flag if you are a high performer and never publicly praised for your efforts by your leaders.
- **Inhibition of Innovation**: The fear and intimidation in such workplaces can stifle innovation and growth, as employees focus on self-preservation rather than creativity.
- **Personal Criticism**: Narcissistic leaders often give personal and cruel feedback, which can be demoralizing and counterproductive for personal and professional development. They may criticize your ideas only to copy them and claim it to be their own. Narcissistic bosses are easily angered (they may not show it) and cannot accept even minor criticism without a narcissistic injury.
- **Moving Goal Posts**: Promises of opportunities, raises, or resources are frequently made but rarely materialize, with the leader moving the goal posts to keep employees in a state of uncertainty and dependence.
- **Charm and Deception**: Initially, narcissistic leaders may charm and deceive new hires with charisma and false promises, creating a false sense of security and opportunity.
- **Career Derailment**: Over time, working under a narcissistic leader can derail careers, leading to long-term disability, burnout, or even departure from the industry.