Clocking the Narcissistic Boss: Red Flags, and Your Survival Guide

Send us Fan MailIt’s their world, and you’re just working (and suffering) in it. This week on Bad Boss Detox, we’re tackling the narcissistic boss: the self-important, credit-stealing, blame-shifting leader who makes every workday feel like a hostage situation. From the boss who demands applause after every meeting to the one who ‘forgets’ your name unless they need something—this episode is a masterclass in spotting (and surviving) the corporate narcissist.We'll note the twelve toxic personality traits of a narcissist, and how these may translate into workplace behaviors.Then, we'll discuss the Grey Rock Method, and more strategies for surviving the toxic workplace while you look for a way out.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Narcissistic abuse, full episode.Thanks for traveling back in time to check out the early episodes of the Podcast Formerly Known as Bad Boss Detox! Since Ivy and Katie fully detoxed from our toxic work experiences, and moved on, we changed the name and the general format a little bit, but the sass remains.  Thanks for checking out the Podcast Formerly Known as Bad Boss Detox. If you'd like to get in touch with us nowadays, email us at [email protected], or give us a shout on Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit at Toxic Waste of Time!