Companies with narcissists for CEOs tend to use shadier accounting practices
It's hard to get to the top without being confident and ambitious, but some CEOs take this to an extreme and exhibit signs of narcissism.A paper by J. Scott Judd of the University of Illinois at...
View Article4 reasons narcissists can be highly effective leaders
When you imagine your ideal boss, you probably don't picture someone who puts his own interests above all else.Yet a growing body of research suggests that narcissists— or those who act self-centered,...
View ArticleTaking selfies could signal alarming characteristics, especially in men
Selfies. We love them, we hate them, and we rarely admit that we take them.But if we’re being honest, we all have a few on our camera rolls. A recent report from Ofcom, a British-based communications...
View Article21 signs you're a narcissist
You're more likely to find a narcissist in the C-suite than on the street, research suggests. That's because the traits that make narcissists so difficult to hang out with or date — including a...
View ArticleThe No. 1 sign you're a narcissist, according to a psychologist
Just because you post selfies on Instagram and write hyper-detailed Facebook statuses about your dinner doesn't necessarily mean you're a narcissist.Common traits of narcissism include constantly...
View Article21 signs you're a narcissist
You're more likely to find a narcissist in the C-suite than on the street, research suggests. That's because the traits that make narcissists so difficult to hang out with or date — including a...
View ArticleA psychologist reveals the 4 most common misconceptions about 20-somethings
Among the generally acceptable topics of adult cocktail-party conversation is how awful today's young people really are.So it's no surprise that Gen X-ers and Boomers are positively peeved by those...
View ArticleAsking this one question can determine whether someone is a narcissist
Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer recently raised a kerfuffle by stating a fact about leadership many of us have experienced but few of us like to admit: Like it or not, narcissists and liars do get...
View ArticleThe BBC designed a fun quiz inspired by psychologists to test how dark your...
If you've ever wondered how evil you are, now there's a test you can take to find out.Although the quiz was designed "solely for entertainment," it still offers an interesting (if unscientific) glimpse...
View ArticleScientists say these 2 'dark' personality traits can help you succeed at work
Who gets further at work — nice guys or jerks?It's a question that's plagued researchers for years, and unfortunately, there's no clear answer. Now, new research suggests that jerks can sometimes be...
View Article5 minor résumé mistakes that are making you seem self-absorbed
Most people hate writing their résumés. The idea of having to sell yourself with a piece of paper can feel really intimidating.Between the formatting and the content, creating the perfect résumé can...
View ArticleWe are experiencing a narcissism epidemic — here's how to deal with the worst...
You must be tired of them. They’re everywhere. Narcissists. And if you think there are more of them than ever, you’re right. Research shows we are experiencing a narcissism epidemic.From The Narcissism...
View ArticleThe science behind why you sometimes end up dating terrible people
People who score highly in the Dark Triad personality traits – narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism – are vain, selfish, callous and manipulative. They're not the kind of people you want to...
View Article8 tips for handling a narcissistic boss
Have you ever tried talking to your manager about a project, only to have her cut you off to tell you about the award she won years ago? Do meetings feel like a one-man show starring your boss? Does...
View ArticleScientists say this personality trait makes women more attractive
A new study has found that women who express this trait are found to be more attractive by the opposite sex.Produced by Noah FriedmanFollow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
View Article11 signs you're working with a narcissist
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter with a beautiful face and a rotten heart. Coming upon a clear pool in the forest, he fell in love with his own reflection. All Narcissus could do was pine...
View ArticleHow to deal with a narcissist at work
A few years back, I had the horrible experience of working for a narcissist. Unfortunately, there are plenty of narcissists in management, so if you don't end up working for one, you'll end up with one...
View Article22 signs you might be a narcissist
You're more likely to find a narcissist in the C-suite than on the street, research suggests. That's because the traits that make narcissists so difficult to hang out with or date — including a...
View ArticleA psychologist explains how to tell if you’re a narcissist
Clinical psychologist Joseph Burgo Ph.D., author of The Narcissist You Know, explains how to to tell if you're a narcissist and what questions you should ask yourself in order to find out.Follow BI...
View ArticleHere's how you can test if someone's a narcissist
Clinical psychologist Joseph Burgo Ph.D., author of The Narcissist You Know, explains how you can test if someone is a narcissist.Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
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