Narcissism at Work: Denial, Deflection and the Narcissistic Boss – Part 1

In this episode, we crack open a subtle but deeply toxic dynamic many professionals encounter: the narcissistic boss or coworker who deflects blame, rewrites reality, and leaves you questioning your own judgment. I sit down with Merry Brown to explore what happens when someone has too little inner conflict but causes constant conflict with others. We explore how pathological denial operates in narcissistic personalities—what it protects against, how it shows up at work, and why it's so hard to confront. This is part 1 of a larger conversation—but already, we’re peeling back layers that many people experience but don’t have the words for. If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.   Want to go deeper? Join me in Office Hours — an open space where we explore psychoanalytic ideas together, answer your questions, and connect theory to real life experiences. Reserve your spot here   Next Meeting: Stay Tuned!   Contact me Directly with observations, questions or comments:   thenarcissismdecoder@gmail.com  You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on:  https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/  https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder  https://www.youtube.com/@thenarcissismdecoder   Dr. Mazzella’s personal website: drmazzella.com Dr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, and relational dynamics.