Author, Michael Maccoby who is a psychoanalyst had studied the corporate world and calls many leaders as narcissistic personality. The whole article revolves around the narcissistic leaders and how they play the role of a protagonist in an organization. Article brings out the two sides of narcissistic leaders. Also article tell us how business executives of today have changed as they are more interested in promoting personal philosophies and ready to accept unknowing challenges with a craving for business leverages/expansions. In the event of a crisis, effective leadership by senior officials plays a significant role in an organization's attempt to return to a state of normal operation. Effectiveness, however, can be hampered by a leader's behavior and attitude towards colleagues, and other employees within the organization. Lastly article gives the literature that tells narcissistic leaders how to avoid the pitfalls by finding trusted sidekick, who can point out the operational requirements for them.
I strongly believe in the literature presented by the author that top business executives are well equipped with core competencies to lead an organization with critical decision-making capabilities and can circumvent the performance impact on organization in an exigency. I also agree that because of stiff competition and market rivalry some executives in extreme cases may fall into paranoia state. These executives are full of passion, daring to break new ground and lead the future by bringing revolution in the market and sometimes also lead the company to disaster. Some of them don’t understand employee needs, are less receptive to juniors or managers and leading company to disaster because of lack of empathy. I also agree to the fact that narciss ...