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Narcissistic HCP

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  1. 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…

  2. Apr 16, 2019

    Narcissist in Your Family? 4 Tips for Dealing with Them

    <p style="white-space:pre-wrap;">According to the DSM-5 manual of mental disorders, up to 6% of the adult population in the United States may have a narcissistic personality disorder. That’s about 20 million people. Chances are good that you or someone you know may be married to a narcissist, the son or daughter of a narcissist, the parent of a narcissist, or a sibling or a cousin. If so, you know that it can be very hard to cope with their constant criticisms, arrogant statements, preoccupation with themselves, disparaging remarks, and demands for admiration. Not only does this get tiresome, it can also wear down your own self-esteem, be exhausting, and absorb a huge amount of your time with nothing received in return. This article gives some suggestions for how you can deal with them without getting stuck in the mud or disliking yourself.</p>

  3. 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:…

  4. Dec 10, 2018

    Narcissism and Incivility: Is There a Connection?

    ©2018 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.Did you ever wonder where incivility comes from? Is it always what someone else is doing? It seems to have spread far and wide over…

  5. Dec 6, 2018

    Sociopath HCP

    ©2018 Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Narcissists, Sociopaths: Similarities, Differences, Dangers According to a major study stated that almost 10% of the U.S. has…

  6. 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…

  7. 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,…

  8. 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…

  9. Sep 24, 2014 · 7 min read

    7 Tips for Managing Your Narcissistic Boss

    Dealing with a narcissistic boss? Bill Eddy shares 7 practical tips for managing a high-conflict manager while protecting your job — and your sanity.

  10. Aug 12, 2014

    Do's and Don'ts for Living with a Narcissist

    © 2014 By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.You can learn to coexist with a Narcissist by following these and other tips.ARE YOU INVOLVED WITH THIS PERSON?Comes off as…

  11. Aug 28, 2012 · 9 min read

    Splitting at Work: How High-Conflict People Divide Teams

    How high-conflict colleagues split workplaces into 'allies' and 'enemies' — and what managers and HR can do to stop the damage. From Bill Eddy.

  12. Aug 2, 2010

    Can Narcissists Share Parenting?

    © 2010 By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. In my last blog, I asked the same question about people with borderline personalities. Borderlines and narcissists seem to be…