Narcissists are on the rise, especially in the workforce. While the research is still out on why this is happening; Ann Barnes outlines the different kinds of narcissists and provides a framework on how to work with them (or not!). Ann began her legal career acting as a lawyer and business advisor for numerous private and publicly held companies. She specialized in corporate securities and intellectual property law within the entertainment and consumer packaged goods industries.

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Ann Barnes: Managing a narcissist | Ann Barnes | TEDxCollingwood

Managing a narcissist | Ann Barnes | TEDxCollingwood

Narcissism in the workforce is on the rise, with 70% of millennials showing high narcissistic traits, a reversal from the 1980s.

30 years show an empathy-narcissism switch in students, hinting at cultural shifts in self-perception and relational dynamics.

Harnessing narcissistic traits strategically can enhance productivity and workplace dynamics when managed with precision.