| Description |
[ix], 260 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Introduction -- 1. Why we're concerned about narcissistic leaders -- Pt. 2. Surviving the narcissistic leader -- 2. Identifying the narcissistic leader -- 3. Responding to manipulation and exploitation -- 4. Responding to impulsive and unconventional behavior -- 5. Responding to excessive impression management -- 6. Responding to poor administrative practices -- 7. Responding to flawed visions and perceived infallibility -- 8. Responding to the failure to plan for succession -- Pt. 3. Reining in the threat of narcissistic leadership -- 9. How pressures for change and faddism encourage narcissistic leadership -- 10. Corporate cultures that invite and sustain the narcissist -- 11. Picking up the pieces: Life after the narcissist -- Pt. 4. Conclusion -- 12. Cain and Abel: Rediscovering both sides of narcissistic leadership |
| Summary |
"House of Mirrors is a fascinating expose of the seamier side of leadership. Drawing largely on their own first-hand research with hundreds of companies, the authors take a close look at the murky world of self-serving bosses. McFarlin and Sweeney bring us a brilliant analysis of the psyche of the egocentric leader and the devastating effect it can have on individuals and organizations. The horror stories in House of Mirrors show how damaging a powerful ego can become when allowed to cross the line into destructive narcissism." -- Book Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Leadership -- Psychological aspects.
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Leadership.
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Narcissism.
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| Author |
Sweeney, Paul D., 1955-
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| ISBN |
0749427248 |
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