It’s not uncommon for narcissists to end up in leadership positions. Exaggerating your accomplishments, belief that you deserve power, and overconfidence are all generally rewarded in the workplace and associated with narcissism. Ironically, what gets someone with narcissistic tendencies into a managing role is also what makes them an ineffectual leader, says Amy Edmondson, a … Read more
A toxic boss can ruin a dream job. A narcissistic one can ruin a dream job and your psyche. Sometimes the damage can be even more acute than that left by a narcissistic partner or relative, says Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who focuses on narcissistic and antagonistic personality types. Durvasula … Read more
Annika Mcfarlane | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Gen Z is struggling to find love amid various dating challenges, and it’s largely because dating apps have made them too picky, according to one relationship therapist. Jeff Guenther, a licensed professional counselor for individuals and couples, goes by the name “Therapy Jeff” on Instagram and TikTok … Read more
Renowned psychotherapist, author, podcast host and speaker Esther Perel has one, central message that she hopes her work communicates: “The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.” This applies not only to your personal life, but your professional one, too. “You could be doing a great job, be at a good company, … Read more
Networking events can be intimidating. You have to be professional but personable, come off as confident but not schmoozy. Walking this line can be challenging and you might find yourself turning to an open bar to quell some of your nerves. Imbibing isn’t outright bad, but, as anyone who has had one too many drinks … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends a media roundtable meeting in Singapore on Dec. 6, 2023. Edgar Su | Reuters Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang knows he’s a tough boss and has no regrets about it. In a recent interview with “60 Minutes,” employees at the company’s Santa Clara headquarters told correspondent Bill Whitaker that the entrepreneur … Read more
Is being nice holding you back at work? One viral TikTok has young workers up in arms about the perils of being pleasant in the workplace. A TikToker who goes by the name Jacqueline recently posted a TikTok video where she claimed that people who are “a pleasure to work with” will “never get promoted.” … Read more
When it comes to career guidance and development, many employees feel that their managers have dropped the ball. Gen Z employees are feeling especially frustrated: 47% say they get better career advice from ChatGPT than from their human bosses, and 44% expect to quit within six months, according to a recent survey from INTOO and … Read more
Picture it: Your co-worker, who you normally get along with, avoided you at lunch, then grunted when you offered to grab him a coffee. He’s clearly annoyed at you, but won’t address it. This is textbook passive-aggressive behavior — a hallmark of people who have trouble handling conflict. As a public speaking trainer, I’ve found that the best way … Read more
