Duration:
60 Minutes
Webinar ID: 73944
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Overview:
In our course, "How to Lead and Manage a Narcissistic Manager," you'll gain the critical insights and strategies needed to effectively manage and lead someone with narcissistic tendencies.
Brenda Neckvatal, an international award-winning HR professional and two-time Best Selling Author, will guide you through understanding the traits of narcissism, recognizing manipulative behavior, and developing robust strategies to deal with a narcissistic leader.
When you consider the challenges of managing a narcissistic manager,do you face:
- Frustration dealing with someone who exhibits grandiosity, entitlement, and a lack of empathy?
- Difficulty recognizing manipulative behaviors that can undermine your authority and disrupt the workplace?
- Challenges in setting and enforcing boundaries with a leader who consistently oversteps and disregards professional limits?
- Concerns about maintaining team morale and productivity in an environment where narcissistic behavior creates tension and division?
- Pressure to provide clear direction and feedback while dealing with a manager who may not respect your authority or input?
- Fear of enabling narcissistic behavior by not knowing when or how to intervene effectively?
- Struggles in creating a supportive work environment that mitigates the negative impact of a narcissistic leader on your team?
Narcissistic behavior in a leader can have devastating impacts on both the company and the team. It can lead to high turnover, decreased employee engagement, and a toxic work culture that stifles collaboration and innovation. The ripple effect of a narcissistic manager’s actions can erode trust, damage team cohesion, and ultimately undermine the organization's success.
This course will help you turn these challenges into opportunities for growth, equipping you with the tools to manage difficult personalities with confidence and professionalism.
Why you should Attend:
If you supervise or manage a narcissistic manager, or have encountered this type of personality in the past and want to be better prepared for the future, this course is for you. You'll learn how to:
- Understand the traits of narcissism and their impact on leadership and team dynamics
- Recognize manipulative behaviors that can disrupt your authority and create a toxic work environment
- Develop effective strategies for dealing with a narcissistic manager, including setting boundaries and maintaining professional distance
- Provide clear direction and feedback in a way that addresses narcissistic tendencies without escalating conflicts
- Avoid enabling narcissistic behavior by recognizing when and how to engage in appropriate interventions
- Foster a supportive work environment that protects your team from the negative effects of narcissism while promoting collaboration and morale
With Brenda's expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence and skills needed to navigate the complexities of working with a narcissistic manager, ensuring that you and your team can thrive even in challenging situations.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Understanding the traits of narcissism and how they manifest in leadership behavior
- Recognizing manipulative behavior and its impact on the workplace
- Developing strategies for dealing with a narcissistic manager, including setting boundaries and establishing expectations
- Providing clear direction and feedback to maintain control and authority in difficult situations
- Learning to avoid enabling narcissistic behavior and knowing when to intervene
- Exploring case studies to understand how to handle real-world situations involving a narcissistic leader
- Discussing the long-term impacts of working with a narcissistic manager and how to create a supportive work environment
Who Will Benefit:
- HR Professionals
- Human Resources Managers
- HR Directors
- Operations Managers
- Team Leaders
- Supervisors
- Project Managers
- Department Heads
- Senior Managers
- Employee Relations Specialists
- Business Owners
- Executives and Senior Leaders
Speaker Profile
Brenda Neckvatal is a three-time bestselling author, an award-winning Human Results professional, and a serial entrepreneur who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News and World Reports. Perseverance, integrity, and relentless optimism are just a few of the ingredients you experience when meeting and working with Brenda.
Not only does she help business leaders tackle their toughest people challenges, but she is also a recognized expert in crisis management and group dynamics. As a trusted mentor to leaders and managers at all levels, she equips them with the skills to navigate complex interpersonal issues, resolve conflicts, and lead with confidence. By mastering these skills, they can lead their teams into tomorrow’s rapidly evolving business landscape with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
She really enjoys helping people solve their unique problems, and human resources offered her the ability to support her co-workers in a greater capacity. Having the benefit of working for a total of six Fortune 500 companies, she converted her experience into advising her audience to use tried and trusted best practices that help leaders achieve their workforce goals.
In her 30-year career in human resources and business, she has consulted to over 700 small businesses and 1,000 leaders. She has optimized employee effectiveness and helped leaders develop high-performing teams and navigate intense employment-related decisions.
Brenda is a devoted volunteer in the Navy SEAL Community and is constantly finding new ways of supporting veterans of Naval Special Warfare. She dedicates 32 weeks a year to working with The Honor Foundation to support the career transition of Special Forces personnel by providing them with her knowledge, insight, and creativity.