: Marie-Line Germain
: Narcissism at Work Personality Disorders of Corporate Leaders
: Palgrave Macmillan
: 9783319603308
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This book explores the damaging effects of personality disorders in corporate leaders, particularly in
regard to organizational variables including employee productivity, motivation, well-being,
retenti n, and ultimately, the organization's bottom line. While helping employees recognize
and understand the overt and covert characteristics of malignant narcissism, Narcissism at
Work offers solutions and coping strategies vital for employees, industrial psychologists,
huma resource professionals, and organizational leaders in order to optimize business
functions and increase employee well-being.


Marie-Line Germain is an award-winning Associate Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University. Her research and publications focus on employee expertise, mental health in the workplace, and dysfunctional leadership behaviors. She is a Fulbright Specialist candidate and has extensive experience as a human resource consultant. 
Contents6
About the Author8
List of Figures9
List of Tables10
Chapter 1 Introduction11
Abstract11
References16
Part I Research Background and Definitions17
Chapter 2 Definition and Description (Traits and Skills) of Narcissistic Leaders18
Abstract18
Background on Personality Disorders18
Definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)21
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Narcissism23
Overt or Covert NPD24
Gender and Race Breakdown26
Personality Disorders in the Workplace27
References30
Chapter 3 Assessment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)34
Abstract34
Clinical Measures of Narcissistic Personality Disorder34
NPD in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)35
Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-40 and NPI-16)38
Bold Scale of the Hogan Development Survey (HDS-Bold)39
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)40
Assessment Limitations41
Legal Concerns42
The Art of Faking Tests44
References45
Chapter 4 Narcissism in Leadership and Management: A Research Summary49
Abstract49
Leadership Emergence51
First Impressions51
Progressive Reveal of NPD’s Interpersonal Relationship Deficiencies53
NPD’s Inflated Sense of Leadership Ability54
Source of Leadership Report54
Across Professions and Fields: The Media, Entertainment, Business, Sports, and Politics55
Organizational Effects of Personality-disordered Employees55
The Upsides57
Charisma57
Vision58
Workaholics and High Achievers60
The Downsides60
Personal Flaws61
Control and Power61
Difficult to Get AlongInfliction of Pain on Subordinates62
Pet Projects that are Costly to Organizations63
Myopic Views and Behaviors64
NPD Triangulation65
Human and Financial Cost of NPD Leaders66
Theoretical and Practical Implications67
Theoretical Implications67
Practical Implications67
References68
Part II Understanding NPD Corporate Leaders77
Chapter 5 How NPD Leaders Perceive Themselves and Others78
Abstract78
How NPD Leaders Perceive Themselves78
Childhood Patterns of a Narcissist79
Defense Mechanisms and Abusive Techniques81
Silent Treatment82
Conflict Avoidance82
Smudging the Truth83
One Coping Mechanism: Work83
Threats83
The Martyr84
Blaming Others for their Mistakes84
Alliances and Smear Campaigns85
The Narcissist Talks87
How NPD Leaders Perceive Others89
From Charm to Rage90
References91
Part III Practice: Practical Solutions for Those Who Work with NPD Corporate Leaders92
Chapter 6 Considerations for HR, Consultants, and Organizational Psychologists93
Abstract93
Detecting abusive Signs in Leaders and Signs of Distress in Subordinates94
Everyday94
At Work94
Strategies to Cope with Narcissistic Corporate Leader Behaviors97
Tools for People97
Ignoring98
Confronting98
Befriending the NPD leader100
Contacting Management andor the Human Resources Department102
Transferring to Another Department or Resigning103
Impact of PTSD107
Tools for Organizations109
Recruitment of NPD Corporate Leaders and Corrective Action112
Healthcare Coverage, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Legal Considerations113
Workplace Bullying and Harassment115
When Harassing Conduct Violates the Law117
What Should an Employee Do if He Witnesses or Is Subjected to Harassment?118
What Should HR Do When a Complaint Is Filed?118
The Narcissistic Plaintiffs: Human Resources Professionals… Beware!119
References120
Part IV Case Studies and Proposed Solutions124
Chapter 7 Case Studies and Practical Advice125
Abstract125
Case studies and suggested approaches for professional relationships125
Dolores Jackson, Vice-President of Communications126
Personal Background126
Professional Life126
Notable Quotes132
Donald Trump, Businessman132
Personal Background132
Professional Life133
Notable Quotes135
Sarah Palin, Governor136
Personal Background136
Professional Life137
Notable Quotes139
Steve Jobs, CEO139
Personal Background139
Professional Life139
Notable Quotes140
William Strickland, Professor of History141
Personal Background141
Professional Life142
Notable Quotes144
Overview of the cases144
Early developmental experiences of idealization, independence, high expectations, and powerlessness