Working with a narcissist is like living in a Salvador Dali painting. You understand what’s happening, but it’s an oddly distorted view of reality.

I know that pain. I’ve worked with narcissists. I’ve banged my head against that same wall. And I’m going to tell you something nobody else will: stop trying to fix them. You can’t. Narcissists won’t change. The only thing that can change is the way you respond to them.

In this episode, I break down the three types of narcissists you’ll encounter at work, why they all rewrite history to feed their ego, and the 5 moves that let you stay sane and productive while working with one.

🎧 Press play. Don’t tame the lion. Just don’t be the clown.

In this episode:

▶ Why narcissists won’t change, no matter how much you want them to
▶ The Grandiose Narcissist (loud, charming, takes credit they didn’t earn)
▶ The Vulnerable (or Covert) Narcissist (passive-aggressive, hypersensitive)
▶ The Communal Narcissist (helpful on the surface, morally superior underneath)
▶ The most annoying thing they all do (and how to handle it)
▶ The 5 specific moves that protect you without trying to change them
▶ The bright side of working with a narcissist (yes, there is one)

If you work with someone who tells lies and then claims they’ve been transparent the whole time, this one’s for you.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction
[00:26] Narcissists Won’t Change
[01:38] The Three Types of Narcissists
[03:03] The Grandiose Narcissist
[03:46] The Covert Narcissist
[04:29] The Communal Narcissist
[05:02] The Most Annoying Thing About Narcissists
[06:09] You Can Change How You Respond
[08:16] AThe Bright Side of Working With Narcissists

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