I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Mindset. Heartset. Reset. show about navigating workplace dynamics with Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon and Jacqueline Way. I was invited to speak about workplaces and leadership that feature narcissistic behaviours. The purpose was to equip listeners with the ability to spot
“While activists focus on fighting macro issues, I believe that activism also needs to focus on the micro issues - the narcissistic traits that pollute relationships between you and I, and between each other, without contributing to existing injustice.” Exactly this. Activists want to talk about the wider economic oppressions of the workplace and that’s all well and good.
But they don’t address the micro oppressions that in some ways can be more damaging. For instance, subtle (or not so subtle) workplace bullying from people with narcissistic / unstable traits and the havoc this can wreak on your mental health, physical health and even your career.
“While activists focus on fighting macro issues, I believe that activism also needs to focus on the micro issues - the narcissistic traits that pollute relationships between you and I, and between each other, without contributing to existing injustice.” Exactly this. Activists want to talk about the wider economic oppressions of the workplace and that’s all well and good.
But they don’t address the micro oppressions that in some ways can be more damaging. For instance, subtle (or not so subtle) workplace bullying from people with narcissistic / unstable traits and the havoc this can wreak on your mental health, physical health and even your career.