Surviving and Coping with Narcissistic Individuals in the Workplace

The video provides strategies for dealing with narcissists in work settings. It emphasizes maintaining boundaries, avoiding personal opinions, and using empathy and flattery to manage interactions. The importance of self-care, documentation, and accepting the unlikelihood of change in narcissists is highlighted.

What is a key strategy to maintain when dealing with narcissists in a work environment?

• Become their friend

• Maintain clear boundaries

• Always agree with them

• Share personal opinions

How can you soothe a narcissist when they are upset?

• Avoid them completely

• Ignore their feelings

• Empathize with their feelings

• Confront them directly

What is an effective way to get a narcissist to cooperate with you?

• Criticize their weaknesses

• Flatter their abilities

• Demand compliance

• Ignore their requests

When trying to sell an idea to a narcissist, what should you focus on?

• How it benefits them

• The time it takes

• How it benefits others

• The cost involved

What should you do if a narcissist says something provocative?

• React immediately

• Ignore it

• Document the interaction

• Engage in an argument

Why is it important to have a support network when dealing with narcissists?

• To avoid feeling lonely

• To have someone to gossip with

• To boost your self-esteem

• To help you confront the narcissist

What is the likelihood of a narcissist changing their behavior?

• Certain

• Somewhat likely

• Very likely

• Unlikely