2. Narcissism in
Corporate World
• Elon Musk – productive Narcissists
• Creative strategists who see the big picture
• Risk takers
• Willing to get the job done
• Convert the masses with their rhetoric.
• In this case, narcissists become unrealistic
dreamers
3. Narcissism -
Politics
• Jayalaitha – actress ,
• CM of Tamilnadu for 6 Terms
• Amma canteen
• Amma cements
• Amma Baby care kits
• Amma movie theatre
• Amma tea
• Amma water
• Amma Salt
4. Patagonia – Positive Narcissism
• Patagonia is staffed by people from diverse walks of life.
• Workforce 50/50 split between men and woman
• Donates time, services, and a percentage of their sales to protect the
natural world
• Prominent supporter of the #BlackLivesMatter movement
• Building its brand around committed activist
• Striving for constant improvement
• Campaign - 1% for the Planet
5. TheChallengesofWorking withNarcissists
• They monopolize conversations
• A narcissist is extremely sensitive to criticisms of other
workers even if they are at fault.
• Lack of empathy or humanity to treat co-workers
• Emotional Aggression, if you disagree with their
viewpoint
• Taking feedback as a personal attack on them not as
constructive feedback
• Narcissists rarely give credit to the people who have
helped them along the way
• Need to ensure that such leaders do not self-
destruct or lead the company to disaster.
6. Narcissism at Organizational Level
Defined as group members' shared exaggerated view of the group's
importance, influence, and entitlement
Key characteristics of Narcissistic Organization:
NARCISSISTIC
ORGANIZATION
Omnipotence-
Power with no
limits
Omniscience-
Complete
knowledge
Hubris-
Exaggerated
Pride
Dismissiveness
and triumphant
contempt