Corporations
and businesses have an obligation to serve their customers and employees. We’ve seen
managers who mistakenly abuse their authority as a gesture of their passion for
the organization and are often rewarded for their aggressive style of manner.
Brief History Lesson: How the Narcissistic Boss was Born
Here in the
Rust Belt, this type of narcissistic behavior is an ongoing problem. The poor
behavior started in the factories. Over the years the need for a secondary
class of workers fueled the manipulation of minds, status and the lowering of
workers expectations. Thus the herd was formed.
But who is
going to make sure the workers stay within our parameters and build widgets
every day? The schools had teachers to instruct, the factory needed this type
of person with far more authority. Someone
who could create fear and increase the flow of widgets was desired. The Boss
was created.
Somehow the
race with competition and greed upped the ante. Enter the narcissistic boss!
Narcissistic Style of Management
Individuals
who display cut-throat acts of superiority towards employees cause an
incredible amount of psychological and mental harm to morale and emotions.
Organizations that see this as a positive strength are ensuring a poor work
performance, bad reputation, financial loss and their eventual demise.
If you
somehow offend or disagree with this type of person, their quest turns into a
personal vendetta for the good of the
company. Narcissists receive it as a form of rejection and you will pay
dearly. After all, a narcissist is never wrong; they are perfect. If you don’t
believe me, just ask one.
The company
mantra, dogma, slogan or mission statement is merely a desperate attempt at lip
service at this point. The fact is: Nobody’s buying what you’re putting out as
truth.
Starts at the Top
Companies
hire aggressive people knowing that individual will control the workers and
create fear to motivate their staff. This must change. Businesses are seeking
the wrong behavioral role model to
lead.
Eventually
thousands or millions of dollars will be spent on surveys, consultants, meetings
and marketing to seek improvement. Entire projects will be created or gutted,
perhaps redesign the flow of business or even rebuild. (Just think what might
have been accomplished financially instead of throwing money away.)
The Dog made me do it!
No different
than an alcoholic denying the real problem for the root of their misery. It’s a top-down problem. When was the
last time your organization looked in the mirror?
My Argument
We should be
weeding out individuals with narcissistic tendencies, not seeking to hire,
promote and reward selfish behaviorisms.
Hitler found
it easier to start a war than to become an art student in Vienna.
Ideas to Create a Healthy Work Environment
·
Have
a social and moral obligation to follow
the “Golden Rule.”
·
It’s
not about you, it’s about everyone.
·
When
you’re wrong admit it. Being humble is
good.
·
Your
responsibility is to lead and serve, not
seek and destroy.
·
Your
mission is to inspire people, instead of creating
fear and distrust.
Anything
less is unacceptable!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
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