Narcissists may start out popular, but people see through them in the long run

To build a following, narcissism works. Briefly.

But if, as they say in this electoral season, you’re looking to “grow your base,” exercising emotional intelligence — expressing empathy, checking your emotions in a bid to avoid conflict, and investing in personal relationships — is a strategy that...

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