E56: The Mask of Modesty - Narcissism and False Humility in Leaders

Edgar Mills explores how narcissism and false humility hide behind charm and modesty to manipulate followers, undermine teams, and destroy relationships. He explains tactics like humble-bragging, fishing for praise, two-faced behavior, and lack of empathy, showing how these traits play out in leadership, workplaces, and families. The episode also examines possible roots of narcissistic behavior, offers red flags to spot it, and contrasts fake modesty with genuine humility, urging listeners to hold leaders accountable and reflect on their own behavior.