{"podcast":{"title":"Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: Research Deep Dive","slug":"catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","podcast_index_feed_id":7744391,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ccwirdd","website_url":"https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9fa88c4c-a4dd-11f1-9b81-53c02db208f8/image/1211e4e48a598a1812a74e04208f74ae.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"WRKdefined","episode_count":154,"summary":"Join us for in-depth conversations about the future of work. Our hosts explore cutting-edge research on organizational innovation, leadership transformation, and the evolving workplace. From hybrid work strategies and employee experience to change management and organizational culture, each episode unpacks complex topics through thoughtful dialogue with the experts driving workplace innovation. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, researcher, or simply curious about building thriving organizations in a rapidly changing world, these deep dives offer valuable insights grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience—transforming academic knowledge into actionable strategies you can implement today.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T16:23:05.335981+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391"},"episode":{"title":"A Conversation about Narcissistic Leadership and the Scapegoating Cycle","slug":"a-conversation-about-narcissistic-leadership-and-the-scapegoating-cycle","published_at":"2026-09-13T17:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-narcissistic-leadership-and-the-scapegoating-cycle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED1570680800.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED1570680800.mp3","summary":"This research explores the destructive nature of narcissistic leadership and the hidden emotional labor it forces upon employees. Leaders with these traits often demand constant admiration and submission, leading to the systematic scapegoating of staff who set healthy boundaries or demonstrate independent competence. Such toxic dynamics result in significant organizational damage, including higher turnover, suppressed innovation, and a collapse of psychological safety. To combat these issues, the research advocates for evidence-based interventions like 360-degree feedback, transparent decision-making, and robust conflict resolution protocols. By distributing authority and recalibrating leadership selection criteria, organizations can build long-term resilience against exploitative supervision. These frameworks aim to transform workplace cultures from ego-driven environments into systems defined by procedural justice and collective accountability.","meta_description":"This research explores the destructive nature of narcissistic leadership and the hidden emotional labor it forces upon employees. Leaders with these trait…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4003,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/episodes/a-conversation-about-narcissistic-leadership-and-the-scapegoating-cycle/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-narcissistic-leadership-and-the-scapegoating-cycle.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}