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What professions do Narcissists gravitate to?
As one told the Financial Times: “Narcissists gravitate towards professions where they can control people and elicit adulation. They are more likely to work in politics, finance, or medicine than in shoemaking.”
What are the best jobs for narcissists?
5 perfect jobs for narcissists
- Social media influencer. Being a social media influencer is the perfect job for a narcissist, as it allows them to ‘go rogue’ without the annoyances of inferior colleagues and bland office life.
- Reality TV Show Star.
- YouTube Star.
- Politician.
- Motivational speaker.
Are Narcissists good at their jobs?
Many of the articles above suggest that narcissists are particularly motivated — and skilled — at climbing the corporate ladder. Many are so good at climbing the corporate ladder, they then go on to influence and lead others climbing their way to the top.
Are narcissists risk takers?
One of the more reliable findings in the narcissism literature is that narcissists are more likely than others to engage in risk-taking (Buelow & Brunell, 2014; Campbell, Goodie & Foster, 2004; Foster, Shenesey & Goff, 2009; Lakey, Rose, Campbell & Goodie, 2008).
Who is a good fit for a narcissist?
There are four types of people who narcissists tend to be attracted to, according to Arluck: People who are impressive in some way, either in their career, hobbies and talents, their friendship circles, or family. Someone who will make the narcissist feel good about themselves, through compliments or gestures.
How do you work with a narcissist employee?
Managing Employees With Narcissistic Personality Traits
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
- Managing and Setting Boundaries.
- Check yourself.
- Clearly identify your objectives.
- Be concrete and clear with expectations.
- Align with the leadership team on expectations and boundaries.
- Be consistent.
Do narcissists make good managers?
Obsessives make better leaders—they are your operational managers: critical and cautious. But it is narcissists who come closest to our collective image of great leaders. There are two reasons for this: they have compelling, even gripping, visions for companies, and they have an ability to attract followers.