Is Your Leader A Narcissist?
Soft Skills • Software Development Career Advice
Could it be that you're on a project with a software leader that's a narcissist - one who criticizes everything you do?
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Are you on a project with a software leader who’s a narcissist, and criticizes everything you do?
Did they treat you like a “rockstar” developer at first, but now it seems like you can never please them?
Working under a narcissist can be one of the most frustrating experiences in your software development career.
In this episode, I share some key traits and behaviors to look for in identifying if you’re working under one. Though people can exhibit several of these traits and NOT be a narcissist, if you see a pattern of several of these behaviors – BEWARE.
I hope this information helps you identify whether you’re being abused emotionally – and cope until you’re able to get out.
About the Healthy Software Developer show.
On the show, Jayme shares all of his teamwork and leadership strategies, guidelines for healthy company culture, and stories about real projects so you can have a sustainable career in the software industry.
Develop a mindset and habits to keep you calm so you still love writing code - avoiding the traps most developers fall into.
Jayme Edwards
A family man and veteran of over 30 software projects, Jayme experienced many wins and losses that led him to helping developers succeed in their careers online.