This book explores the damaging effects of personality disorders in corporate leaders, particularly in regard to organizational variables including employee productivity, motivation, well-being, retention, and ultimately, the organizations 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, human resource professionals, and organizational leaders in order to optimize business functions and increase employee well-being.
1. Introduction.- 2. Definition and description (traits and skills) of narcissistic leaders.- 3. Assessment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).- 4. Narcissism in Leadership and Management: A Research Summary.- 5. Chapter 5- How NPD leaders perceive themselves and others.- 6. Considerations for HR, Consultants, and Organizational Psychologists.- 7. Case studies and Practical Advice.- 8. Book summary and directions for future research.
In this new book, Germain (Western Carolina Univ.) delves into the experiences of those with narcissistic personality disorders (NPD) in various areas of business, management, and politics. & Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals. (T. M. Mckenzie, Choice, Vol. 55 (6), February, 2018)
Marie-Line Germain is an award-winning Associate Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA. Her research and publications focus on employee expertise, mental health in the workplace, and dysfunctional leadership behaviors. She is a Fulbright grant recipient and has extensive experience as a human resource consultant.
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