Narcissism and narcissist spotting information has been a hot topic over the last few years as people are coming to learn about the influence of developmental trauma, attachment style and early childhood adversity on relationship health.
Another excellent piece signposting us to the toxic behaviour of narcissts.
The narcissist I last worked with did all of these and more:
Confided his life story and fears;
Promised he would change the inequalities I faced in my role;
Took me for coffee during a conference;
Complained about the other narcissist in the team;
Developed a 'them and us' pact against the others;
Stayed glued to my side at another conference;
Left evening events to walk me back;
Claimed he fought the organisation to retain me when he was doing his best to get me out.
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing!
The sad fact is that without such a toxic working environment (NHS, medical Royal College) he would not have had such persuasion, but I was tired of the systemic abuse and he used that as his bait.
Another excellent piece signposting us to the toxic behaviour of narcissts.
The narcissist I last worked with did all of these and more:
Confided his life story and fears;
Promised he would change the inequalities I faced in my role;
Took me for coffee during a conference;
Complained about the other narcissist in the team;
Developed a 'them and us' pact against the others;
Stayed glued to my side at another conference;
Left evening events to walk me back;
Claimed he fought the organisation to retain me when he was doing his best to get me out.
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing!
The sad fact is that without such a toxic working environment (NHS, medical Royal College) he would not have had such persuasion, but I was tired of the systemic abuse and he used that as his bait.