Narcissists love drama. They take great pleasure in publicly dissecting a problem over … and over … and over again. They can easily hijack your discussion as they wallow and waste precious time reveling in the chaos.
To influence a narcissist, don’t let them linger at the problem stage.
Instead, redirect their energy.
Define the problem succinctly and then, quickly, present the possible solution(s) right away.
Help them keep their focus on finding a solution, not on dissecting the problem, and you’ll boost your leadership influence.
