Negotiate Anything Inside the Mind of a Narcissist — and How to Outsmart Them
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Jul 10, 2025 Rebecca Zung, an attorney and bestselling author known for her expertise in negotiating with high-conflict individuals, shares powerful insights into the mind of a narcissist. She discusses the manipulative nature of narcissists versus true negotiation and introduces her S.L.A.Y. method to help listeners regain control. The conversation reveals strategies for setting strong boundaries, recognizing narcissistic behavior, and navigating toxic dynamics in relationships and work. Empower yourself and learn to handle narcissists with confidence!
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Narcissists' Inner Emptiness
- Narcissists feel an internal emptiness they try to fill with external validation or manipulation.
- This scarcity makes them lack empathy and constantly seek "narcissistic supply" through control or admiration.
Build Boundaries and Detach
- Build a strategy by setting clear boundaries and observing narcissists' behavior like a detached observer.
- Start with small boundaries such as refusing disrespect to protect yourself mentally and emotionally.
Narcissistic Brain Chemistry
- Narcissistic behavior stems from childhood trauma damaging the emotional brain center, causing irrational reactions.
- When triggered, their limbic system overtakes logical thinking, leading to unpredictable and extreme behaviors.
