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Recognizing and Dealing with narcissistic business partner

Are you doing business with a narcissist? What signs do you look for? How do you protect yourself from destructive human beings?

No one will come to you and tell you how dangerous they can be when it comes to business because if they pre-warn you, I am hundred percent sure that you won’t even entertain the idea of partnering or involving such human being in your life.

It is essential that you listen to your gut feelings. Businessmen with Narcissistic tendencies can fall under the radar. You don’t want to fall into such a person’s hands because they can be deadly.

So what do you look out for to protect yourself from this kind of human beings?

Such people:

1) They boost their egos by implying others are inferior

2) they never admit they are wrong. They blame others for everything

3) They make a great first impression, but quickly wear out their welcome

4) They project an image of superiority

5) They insist on being the exception to the rule.

6) They make it clear they know everything

Knowing that you are dealing with a narcissistic business person will help you in managing such human being better. Don’t trust until to check and cross-check, keep emotional distance and establish healthy boundaries. VO