Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries and Danny Miller. "Narcissism and leadership: An object relations perspective." Human Relations 38.6 (1985): 583-601
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Narcissism is often the driving force behind the desire to obtain a leadership position. Perhaps individuals with strong narcissistic personality features are more willing to undertake the arduous process of attaining a position of power.
— Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries on Leadership
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About Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries is a Dutch psychologist, Professor of leadership development and organizational change at INSEAD, and consultant. He is best known for bringing a different view to the much-studied subjects of leadership and the dynamics of individual and organizational change.1 In 2009, he was rated amongst the Top 50 Thinkers in Management.
About Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries is a Dutch psychologist, Professor of leadership development and organizational change at INSEAD, and consultant. He is best known for bringing a different view to the much-studied subjects of leadership and the dynamics of individual and organizational change.1 In 2009, he was rated amongst the Top 50 Thinkers in Management.
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