316: How to Spot and Outsmart a Narcissist at Work with Rebecca Zung
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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. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. 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® Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Follow me on Instagram here  - Visit my website for more here - Build your team’s skills here - Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here Keep up with Rebecca Zung - Follow Rebecca on Instagram here - Subscribe to her YouTube channel here - Visit her website for more information here $1,000 Discount on Slay Certification Program Rebecca is offering a $1,000 discount on her Slay Certification Program to members of Podcast+. This one-of-a-kind coaching program equips you with the essential tools to help people effectively navigate narcissistic or difficult people by applying the transformative power of the SLAY® Method. To get this bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
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