Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders

Sam Vaknin*

The narcissistic leader fosters and encourages a personality cult. It bears all the hallmarks of an institutional religion, including priesthood, rites, rituals, temples, worship, catechism, and mythology. The leader is this religion’s ascetic saint. He monastically denies himself earthly pleasures (or so he claims) to be able to dedicate himself fully to his calling.

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Published on: May 27, 2025 Pages: 7-10

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/apt.000065
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