Followers are most satisfied with leaders who have a small dose of narcissism, study finds

Subordinates tend to be most satisfied with leaders who display a small degree of narcissism, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The study provides evidence for an inverted U-shaped relationship between leader grandiose narcissism and follower satisfaction. The researchers conducted this study to better understand the relationship between narcissism and leadership. They specifically focused on grandiose narcissism, which is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, lack of empathy, and a strong need for admiration. They wanted to examine...