The business press is currently full of features on fallen business leaders with titles such as “The bosses who broke Britain” (Sunday Times). These articles criticise individuals for causing the destruction of organisations. While business errors have been made, no one appears to have considered whether narcissism could be as much to blame as poor business judgement. Narcissists are often very successful as they are more willing take risks, have courage, push through massive transformations, can charm and convert people with their rhetoric and will push the boundaries, which, under the right conditions, enables organisations to thrive.

So far narcissism may not sound that bad as many of these qualities make good business sense. However, people with narcissistic tendencies often find themselves unable to accept feedback, take responsibility for mistakes and tend to vainly continue on their original quest without any remorse.

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