05: Are all CEOs Narcissists or Do They Just Present as Such?

Chip on My Shoulder

You've probably had at least one boss or CEO you've come across who is insufferably self-important, but is that the narcissism or is it just a requirement of the role? We consider the CEO, why they're a glass ball waiting to shatter, and why it's not so easy to replicate their success as they move to new roles.

Show notes:

The MBA Myth and the Cult of the CEO

Read more about Jack Welch and his real legacy in GE and beyond in The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America and How to Undo His Legacy

Mentioned briefly but an in-depth read on Donald Trump's psychology from his niece, Mary Trump, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man

Don't worry, you're probably not a narcissist

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