How often have you felt like “ME” replaced “WE” in your organization? If this is you, you are not alone.

 In today’s episode — “The Narcissism Tax: What Selfish Leaders Cost Their Teams” — we’re unpacking one of the most destructive yet overlooked forces in organizations: self-interested leadership. 

When a leader’s ego takes the driver’s seat, the whole organization pays the price — in disengagement, lost trust, stalled innovation, and the quiet exit of great people. We’ll explore how narcissistic or self-serving behavior shows up in subtle ways, why it erodes psychological safety, and what truly healthy leadership looks like instead.

Because every act of selfishness at the top carries a hidden tax — one that’s paid by the culture, the team, and ultimately, the bottom line.

Join Rich and Maikel as we uncover the real cost of narcissistic, self-serving leadership in this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

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