People who think they are superior have no qualms about attacking those they regard as inferior.
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A meta-analysis of 437 studies found that egomaniacs aren’t just a bummer – they can be dangerous, too.
People with narcissistic and psychopathic traits have a strong desire for dominance and are disproportionately common in leadership positions.
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Narcissism is relatively common among managers and can damage their relationships with employees. Yet some narcissists can enourage trust despite their shortcomings. So how can they be detected?
Even our youngest citizens can be won over with empty promises to make the playground great again.
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Does our penchant for unfit but charismatic populists trace back to our playground politics?
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe as president on Jan. 6, 2021, in which he successfully incited a mob to storm Congress.
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Donald Trump’s narcissism and destructive style of leadership may influence organizational leaders who were impressed by what he was able to get away with during his four years as president.
President Donald Trump departing the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on Sunday 8 November.
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In Oscar Wilde’s novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray,’ a painted portrait of the protagonist becomes ugly and twisted with age, much like Trump is represented as reflecting all of America’s evils.
White House physician Sean Conley gives an update on the patient-in-chief on Oct. 3.
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Psychologists call these traits the ‘Big Five’: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.
“Sadfishers” are people who post sensitive or emotional personal material online to gain sympathy or attention. But this behaviour might actually indicate a deeper psychological issue.
Trump and Zuma seek to sell explanations of their misfortunes to the socially insecure and economically vulnerable. To an alarming extent they succeed.
A group of researchers figured out which NBA teams featured the most egotistical players, and then tracked their performances over the course of a season.