Narcissistic Leadership - Narcissus on the Couch

Narcissism has become a contemporary pandemic that seems to have been normalized, accepted and even celebrated. In this book, world-renowned psychology and leadership thinker, Manfred Kets de Vries, explains this modern phenomenon, and imagines how you would help the narcissist on the notional 'coach's couch'.

List of contents

Preface, 1: What happened to Narcissus?, 2: Mirror, mirror on the wall, 3: The narcissistic trainwreck, 4: The imperative to win, 5: Are you prone to hubris?, 6: The macabre dance of hubris and nemesis, 7: The malignant narcissist, 8: Wrestling with a narcissist, 9: Influencing narcissists through group dynamics, 10: Living in the age of the selfie, Concluding comments: Beyond narcissism

About the author

Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is the distinguished clinical professor of leadership development and organizational change at INSEAD and the founder of INSEAD's Global Leadership Center. The Financial Times, Wirtschaftswoche, Le Capital, El Pais, and The Economist have rated him among the world's leading management thinkers. He is the author of more than 50 books and hundreds of articles and the recipient of numerous awards, including four honorary doctorates.

Summary

Narcissism has become a contemporary pandemic that seems to have been normalized, accepted and even celebrated. In this book, world-renowned psychology and leadership thinker, Manfred Kets de Vries, explains this modern phenomenon, and imagines how you would help the narcissist on the notional ‘coach’s couch’.

Product details

• Authors: Manfred F R Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries, Kets de Vries Manfred F. R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032935539
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3293553-9
• No. of pages: 122
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, PSYCHOLOGY / Personality, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success, Organizational theory & behaviour, Management: leadership & motivation, Management: leadership and motivation, Sales & marketing, Occupational and industrial psychology, Occupational & industrial psychology, Sales and marketing, Organizational theory and behaviour