The Double-edged Nature of Narcissism and Imposter Syndrome in Organizations (original) (raw)

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2017

Abstract

Personality, much like many organizational phenomena, is often contradictory, leading to both positive and negative consequences. Although it's often tempting to categorize constructs like personality as either 'good' or 'bad,' understanding its paradoxical nature may be key to highlighting positive characteristics and downplaying the negative to advantage organizations and their members. In this symposium, we focus on the paradoxical nature of narcissism, or the inflated view of oneself associated with traits of extraversion and antagonism, and imposter syndrome, or perceptions of professional fraudulence and hidden illegitimacy. Interestingly, both narcissism and imposter syndrome have been shown to have some benefits as well as some less desirable consequences. This symposium brings together thoughtful commentary and rigorous studies from scholars who are examining the double-edged nature of narcissism and imposter syndrome in organizations." Narcissism and Leadership: The Energy Clash Model Presenter:...

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