Do any of you encounter someone who is always blaming, has to win at all costs, has to get his way? And if crossed, lashes out, or gives the silent treatment? Do any of you work in a toxic workplace? Ever have problem clients who are never happy and always attacking? If so you may be encountering someone with narcissistic personality disorder or who exhibits low emotional intelligence, and you will greatly benefit from this episode.
We are joined today by Lynn Catalano who literally has written the book on this topic, Wrecking Ball Relationships, which is incredibly helpful to any of us who encounter narcissism. Lynn discusses in depth:
-What is narcissism and how does it present itself
-What are the primary characteristics of narcissism
-How the narcissist responds when he does not get his way
-How to respond to the narcissist best
-How to identify and manage the narcissists we encounter in the legal profession
-What is a toxic workplace and how to survive in it
Lynn is an author, speaker, coach, attorney and survivor of narcissistic abuse, who helps
people reframe their thinking in every aspect of their lives; from the workplace to their
personal life, becoming an agent of change.
One of the greatest skills a person can develop is the ability to navigate difficult people.
Lynn helps people learn to identify toxic relationships and gives them the tools to
overcome these relationships. Your emotional intelligence is the key to building better,
healthier relationships. Lynn will explore how to make emotional intelligence part of
your everyday practice and learn how it benefits all of our relationships, teamwork, and
collaboration. Lynn also teaches groups how to read the room, how to build rapport and
acclimate quickly in any situation.
Lynn is the author of the book “Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify, Live With
or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life,” available now on Amazon.
Lynn lives in Western New York along the Canadian border with her husband, 2
daughters, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a 16-year-old turtle. Lynn loves to travel, hunt for
antiques, watch movies and play word games.
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