316: How to Spot and Outsmart a Narcissist at Work with Rebecca Zung

The Modern Manager

Are you struggling to deal with narcissistic personalities in your workplace?

Working with a narcissist can feel like a never-ending battle. Their lack of empathy, manipulative skills, and constant need for admiration can easily create a tense atmosphere at work.

So, how do you manage this type of toxic behavior and protect yourself and your team from the emotional turmoil brought on by a narcissist? Today’s guest might just have the best solution.

Meet Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a globally recognized negotiation and communications expert, as well as an attorney recognized by U.S. News. She is a bestselling author and the designer of the proven SLAY Method® for negotiating with narcissists.

In this episode, Rebecca and I talk about the different types of narcissists at work and how to spot them, practical strategies to protect yourself and your team from their toxic behavior, how to win a negotiation with a narcissist, and much more.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro
• (02:31) The different types of narcissists and how to spot them
• (09:14) How to intervene if a team member shows narcissistic behavior
• (13:43) What is narcissistic blindness and how to deal with it
• (24:16) How to protect yourself and your team from a narcissist
• (29:38) A great manager Rebecca has worked for
• (32:26) Keep up with Rebecca
• (34:18) [Extended Episode Only] The SLAY Method® and its applications when negotiating with narcissists
• (41:16) [Extended Episode Only] Success story using the SLAY Method®

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