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Timber! How Loss Of Trust Contributes To The Downfall Of Narcissistic Leaders, Jennifer Lynch
Timber! How Loss Of Trust Contributes To The Downfall Of Narcissistic Leaders, Jennifer Lynch
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Individuals higher in grandiose narcissism are motivated to maintain a grandiose self-view, which can be accomplished through self-promotion and self-defence (Back et al., 2013). Drawing from the dual-process model of narcissistic admiration and rivalry, the current study examined how these forms of narcissism differentially relate to changes in perceived leader effectiveness. As well, I tested whether trust mediated these relationships. The final sample included 165 participants in 42 teams followed from team formation to dissolution, gathering data at four time points. During their lifecycle, the teams worked on a design project. Support was found for narcissistic rivalry corresponding to a …