The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
Mission vs. Ego: The Dangers of Narcissistic Leadership
April 2, 2026·1h 2mconversationalself improvement
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In this live episode of *The Curiosity Shop* recorded at South by Southwest, Brené Brown and Adam Grant explore why people are vulnerable to narcissistic leaders, distinguishing clinical narcissism from narcissistic leadership patterns that erode trust, accountability, and collaboration.
In this live episode of *The Curiosity Shop* recorded at South by Southwest, Brené Brown and Adam Grant explore why people are vulnerable to narcissistic leaders, distinguishing clinical narcissism from narcissistic leadership patterns that erode trust, accountability, and collaboration.
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Brené BrownAdam GrantGeorge SaundersLinda HartlingEmily GrijalvaKate Johnson
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Atlas of the Heartby Brené Brown
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Cross-cultural differences in reaction to shame
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Goal SettingLeadershipProductivitySelf Improvement
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