ReThinking: How to spot psychopaths and narcissists, with Leanne ten Brinke
3/10/202635 min
Leanne ten Brinke is a social psychologist at the University of British Columbia and an expert on narcissists, psychopaths, and liars. In this episode, Leanne and Adam debunk common myths about people with these dark personality traits and share tips for spotting them.They also break down strategies for connecting with and managing people with these traits, discuss how to reduce any dark tendencies you might see in yourself, and rethink their place in workplaces.
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Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: https://adamgrant.net/)
Leanne ten Brinke (Instagram: @leannetenbrinke | Website: https://www.leannetenbrinke.com/)
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First 90 secondsAdam Grant· Host0:01
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