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  1. Jun 9, 2026 · 4 min read

    From Incivility to High Conflict: Building a More Prepared Workplace

    Workplace incivility is rising and costing organizations billions. Megan Hunter on the 5% problem and HCI's new year-long Corporate Partnership program.

  2. Mar 11, 2026 · 6 min read

    Do Narcissists Make Better Leaders?

    Do Narcissists Make Better Leaders? © 2026 by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. The world of business and leadership would seem to be dominated by narcissists, because of…

  3. Sep 10, 2025 · 10 min read

    Leaders and Limits: Setting Limits with Empathy

    How leaders set firm limits and impose consequences with empathy, attention, and respect — Bill Eddy on managing without escalating conflict.

  4. Jun 14, 2024 · 6 min read

    How Adult Bullies Find and Encourage Each Other on Social Media

    How Adult Bullies Find and Encourage Each Other on Social Media © 2024 by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Adult bullies have traditionally been kept on the fringes of…

  5. Jun 14, 2024 · 6 min read

    Turning the Tide on Toxic Teams: Introducing New Ways for Work®—Leaders Training

    Turning the Tide on Toxic Teams: Introducing New Ways for Work®—Leaders Course © 2024 by Cherolyn Knapp, B. Comm, Q.Med Have you ever found yourself leading a…

  6. Jun 14, 2024

    The Dangerous Bias in Fabulous Reports

    The Dangerous Bias in Fabulous Reports © 2024 Jenni McBride McNamara, LMFT, PC Intro from Bill Eddy This month we have a great article about how to write…

  7. Feb 19, 2019

    Walls, Wars and Parades: Understanding Narcissistic Leaders

    ©2019 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. WALLS: Dividing people into winners and losers.WARS: Highly defensive, the slightest criticism may send them into battle.PARADES:…

  8. Apr 18, 2017

    When Helping Hurts - How Professionals Become Negative Advocates - Or Not

    ©2017 by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.Most professionals are helping professionals. We like to help our clients as lawyers, mediators, therapists, arbitrators, social…

  9. Sep 29, 2016

    Narcissists as Leaders: Good or Bad for Your Organization?

    ©2013 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.Whether in business, politics or workgroups, there is a natural tendency to select narcissistic leaders. They are attracted to…

  10. May 25, 2016

    Are Your Personality Awareness Skills Up to Date?

    Are Your Personality Awareness Skills Up to Date?© 2016 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. & L. Georgi DiStefano, LCSW Whether you’re choosing a friend, getting married,…

  11. Aug 12, 2015

    Narcissists As Leaders

    © 2015 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. and Georgi DiStefano, LCSW[Excerpt from Chapter 3 of the Axiom award-winning book It’s All Your Fault at Work: Managing…