The Modern Manager

316: How to Spot and Outsmart a Narcissist at Work with Rebecca Zung


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Are you struggling to deal with narcissistic personalities in your workplace?


Working with a narcissist can feel like a never-ending battle. Their lack of empathy, manipulative skills, and constant need for admiration can easily create a tense atmosphere at work.


So, how do you manage this type of toxic behavior and protect yourself and your team from the emotional turmoil brought on by a narcissist? Today’s guest might just have the best solution.


Meet Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a globally recognized negotiation and communications expert, as well as an attorney recognized by U.S. News. She is a bestselling author and the designer of the proven SLAY Method® for negotiating with narcissists.


In this episode, Rebecca and I talk about the different types of narcissists at work and how to spot them, practical strategies to protect yourself and your team from their toxic behavior, how to win a negotiation with a narcissist, and much more.


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Conversation Topics

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (02:31) The different types of narcissists and how to spot them
  • (09:14) How to intervene if a team member shows narcissistic behavior
  • (13:43) What is narcissistic blindness and how to deal with it
  • (24:16) How to protect yourself and your team from a narcissist
  • (29:38) A great manager Rebecca has worked for
  • (32:26) Keep up with Rebecca
  • (34:18) [Extended Episode Only] The SLAY Method® and its applications when negotiating with narcissists
  • (41:16) [Extended Episode Only] Success story using the SLAY Method®


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Rebecca is offering a $1,000 discount on her Slay Certification Program to members of Podcast+. This one-of-a-kind coaching program equips you with the essential tools to help people effectively navigate narcissistic or difficult people by applying the transformative power of the SLAY® Method.


To get this bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.

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