Your CEO Might Be a Narcissist… But Don’t Panic (Yet!) with Danny Wareham
The Elephant in the Org · 2025-04-16 · 59 min
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Send us Fan Mail We’re going dark… but in a totally self-aware, psychologically fascinating kind of way. This week on The Elephant in the Org , we’re diving into the Dark Triad — narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism — and how these personality traits show up in leadership. Our guest, the brilliant Danny Wareham (organisational psychologist, coach, and self-proclaimed bee-lover), joins us to unpack why some of these traits might actually be… useful? In the right context, of course. We ask the real questions: Is your CEO just confident… or kinda terrifying? Are we accidentally rewarding toxic leadership? Can a bit of narcissism actually drive performance? What does culture have to do with personality? And why does it always come back to self-awareness? Expect a little sass, a lot of insight, and the usual banter from your favourite trio. Because sometimes, the elephant in the org is charming, powerful… and just a touch self-obsessed. And if you’re a middle manager trying to survive all of this? This one’s definitely for you. You can contact Danny: dannywareham.co.uk firgun.co.uk Danny on LinkedIn Shownotes here Got a hot take or a workplace horror story?