11 Simple Ways To Deal With A Narcissistic Boss - WikiHow

  1. The more valuable you are, the more your boss wants to keep you around. The more valuable you are, the more your boss wants to keep you around. Remind your boss just how much they need you in the workplace. Try to subtly remind your boss about all the work you do at your job, and casually mention just how tough it would be if you left.[10]
    • “I think I’m the only one in the building who knows how to run this program.”
    • “I can call that client. I’ve been in charge of their account for years.”
    • Your boss might try to make you feel like you’re “less-than,” but don’t fall for it—it’s a common behavior in narcissistic personalities that stems from deep insecurity.[11]
    • Remember that individuals with NPD suffer from extremely low self-esteem. While your boss may seem egocentric or like they have a superiority complex, they likely feel the opposite deep down.[12]
    Brene Brown Brene Brown, Author & Professor of Social Work

    Understand what it means to be a narcissist. "Narcissism is the most shame-based of all the personality disorders. Narcissism is not about self-love at all. It’s about grandiosity driven by high performance and self-hatred. I define narcissism as the shame-based fear of being ordinary."

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