Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership
In this live episode of The Curiosity Shop recorded at South by Southwest, Brené Brown and Adam Grant explore why people are vulnerable to narcissistic leaders, distinguishing clinical narcissism from narcissistic leadership patterns that erode trust, accountability, and collaboration.
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