I'm a narcissist

I wouldn’t comment much because I’m not a professional in any way, but I’m just saying things as a person who’s done a bit of research for writing:

First of all, calling someone a narcissist if not professionally diagnosed yet can be considered a bit impolite considering how easily you’re influenced by it. Just to put it out there, a real narcissist would be too self centred to even think about things from another person’s point of view. Of course, having strong leadership skills are important in this industry, but if you really talk too much and don’t give others a chance to talk, it might be considered as being really extroverted. A narcissist is a type of person who’d only care about themselves and won’t listen to other’s opinion because everything is right and they cannot be wrong. But seeing that you do listen to your surroundings I doubt you not, your anxieties might be false. Unless you want to go to a therapist to check it out. Just so yk, a great leader comes with great listening skills too. So when you talk with your family, perhaps ask them how their day was, doubting others is a natural reaction to me at least, a great leader would advise them or guide them through hardships

i don't know if i fully agree that you're a narcissist. maybe more like just someone who needs better awareness? we all can be self-focused at times.

had a boss like that once turns out he just needed therapy... was clearly better after that!!

Hey, it takes guts to even question yourself like this. Maybe it's not that you're a narcissist, but more about the way you communicate; directness can be misread as arrogance sometimes. Effective leadership definitely needs strong guidance but also valuing others' input often strengthens team morale and results 🙂 Consider tweaking your approach and see if folks start responding differently.

I remember feeling similar when friends started pointing out how much I interrupted conversations to talk about myself. It was tough hearing it, certainly wasn't pleasant realizing they were right too. Initially, I felt defensive and wanted to justify why I'd always done things a certain way.

Eventually, I decided to take a step back and really examine my actions objectively. I realized it wasn't so much about intentionally disregarding others but rather forming habits over time that weren't aligned with who I wanted to be.

I totally get that feeling. Once, in a team meeting, I got so caught up with deadlines and pushing things forward that I realized later I hadn't asked for anyone else's thoughts until the very end. Someone pointed it out afterward, and honestly, it hit me hard. Maybe try small changes during conversations like asking more open-ended questions to help others engage? It's amazing how showing interest can shift dynamics!

Dude, it sounds a bit like you might be mistaking assertiveness for narcissism. But if everyone has the same opinion, maybe there's something worth looking into. Maybe just try toning it down a bit in convos and see how people react? My buddy was kinda like this too; realized it once he started actively listening more to others. Small changes can make a big impact sometimes...

dude chill out for a sec professional spaces need decisive people sure but seriously listen too! had this manager once totally monopolized meetings like yours i'm guessing beside him everyone felt super undervalued.

Isn't it a bit of a stretch to just label someone as a narcissist without considering the context? In any industry, leadership often necessitates assertiveness but stepping over colleagues might actually diminish team synergy. You might think you're driving productivity, yet suppressing input from others could hinder new ideas from surfacing; perhaps it's more about adapting your leadership style rather than personality flaws. It's reasonable to reconsider how you perceive situations and question whether dominance is truly serving efficiency or simply reinforcing existing biases. Self-reflection like yours is crucial in balancing assertion with empathy in both personal and professional settings.

does this bother you?

Taking a moment to reflect on this shows you're not totally self-centered, so kudos. It can be tough to balance being assertive and also making space for others to shine. Maybe experiment with focusing on active listening during convos? Sometimes just giving people the spotlight encourages better connection and understanding. Plus, your leadership might feel more inclusive that way.

Sounds like you're not used to listening more than talking perhaps there's some truth in their observations after all despite your intentions.

u seem overly worried bout people's thought r u just unsure bout urself?