The Other Half of Church Podcast NARCISSISM - When the Brain Refuses to Respond to Shame
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Sep 28, 2020 Jeremy Slager, a speaker on narcissism, delves into the shadowy corners of church leadership. He reveals how narcissism flourishes in communities lacking healthy relational dynamics and warns of its damaging effects on personal and communal growth. With insights on respectful dialogue and nurturing environments, he emphasizes the need for leaders to foster empathy over mere achievements. Slager also offers strategies for recognizing and navigating narcissism, highlighting the importance of community support in combating its influence.
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Narcissism Defined
- Narcissism is fundamentally an inability to process healthy shame.
- Instead of self-correction, narcissists deflect blame onto others.
Degrees of Narcissism
- Narcissism exists on a spectrum, correlating with self-awareness.
- Individuals with strong self-awareness are less prone to narcissistic tendencies.
Narcissism and Group Identity
- Narcissists struggle with group identity, often dominating others.
- This stems from protecting a rigid, often artificial, self-image.