Why We’re Drawn to Dangerous, Narcissistic Leaders

In honor of election day, I want to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and talk about why and how we get drawn in by powerful (and sometimes dangerous) narcissistic leaders. This is something I’ve been thinking about since leaving an abusive relationship many years ago and, as I discuss in the episode, this topic matters for far more than just politics. Our power and our communities and our creativity are also at stake.

Regardless of who you vote / voted for, take a moment to ask yourself a few important questions: 

- Are you drawn in by powerful, overly confident leaders? 

- Are you constantly looking outside of yourself for solutions, direction and affirmation?

- Do you question if you have personal power to affect your surroundings and circumstances? 

- Do you feel “backed against the wall” or “held under water” as if nothing you do matters? 

Perhaps consider how shifting your perspective could open you up to more collaborative relationships, more personal power and to a deeper creativity than you’ve ever known.

The article I mention in the episode is linked HERE.

Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.com

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