Whenever I watch the news or read an online current affairs article, I feel as though I am in an alternative reality. I am shocked to notice that a troubling pattern is resurfacing with renewed boldness: the rise of leaders who treat power as a performance, cruelty as a form of strength, and loyalty as the only virtue. From boardrooms to government offices, narcissistic, fear-based leadership is once again on full display – celebrated in some circles as “decisive” or “disruptive,” but leaving behind a wake of chaos, burnout, and institutional distrust. For more information visit our website.