Bill Eddy - Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths --- and How We Can Stop

Praise for Why We Elect Narcissists and SociopathsAnd How We Can Stop!

Bill Eddys newest book is a must-read for every citizen. The book offers a fresh, intellectually invigorating perspective on the endless political polarization and rapid rise of authoritarian leadership in America. Grounded in his concept of the high-conflict person (HCP), Eddy exquisitely expands our understanding of the dynamics of divided politics. He presents a well-researched historical view of how leaders (from both left and right) with authoritarian, high-conflict personalities have emerged as dictators in numerous countries worldwide. Eddy details a prescriptive, strategic action formula for preventing the predictable destructive outcomes of authoritarian leaders. This book will alarm you, inform you, and shake up your perspectivepropelling you to take actionbut only reasonable and effective action!

Donald T. Saposnek, PhD, author of Mediating Child Custody Disputes and coauthor of Splitting America

Understanding why people follow and support leaders with behaviours that are extreme and unwarranted is the topic of Bill Eddys new book, Why We Elect Narcissists and SociopathsAnd How We Can Stop! In this fascinating work, the tumultuous and horrific impact of such leaders, how such individuals are shaped, and why they are supported are considered in the context of high-conflict personality and behaviours. Fundamentally, the book invites us to consider the role of Wannabe Kings who have managed, often despite being considered incompetent or controllable, to be elevated to high positions and cause havoc. Importantly however, this book gives the readers, and those grappling with Wannabe Kings, tools to prevent their ascension and to moderate the discourse that surrounds their grim reign. From the workplace to the political space, the book will inspire us to think differently about the tactics, behaviours, and personalities of some so-called leaders and revisit our approach to remake our future.

Professor Tania Sourdin, Dean and Head of School, Newcastle Law School

Thank you for this book. I wish Id had it at the beginning of last year when I was running for Congress! A huge value of this book to me is to be better able to understand people trying to tear down our democracy. I learned several ways where I might have better persuaded erstwhile friends of mine to look objectively at candidates rather than following slogans.

Chuck Eddy, moderate Republican candidate, 2018 primary for Kentuckys 6th Congressional District

Personality disorders are dangerously important today, and its vital we understand this better. We need this book.

Marjorie Kelly, author of The Divine Right of Capital and Owning Our Future and Executive Vice President, Democracy Collaborative

Author Bill Eddy has done a remarkable job of assessing the world of modern politics and those who have learned how to use their power to manipulate todays communication tools to influence unsuspecting voters. It is a brave new world. Bill has competently described the characteristics of many individuals who have no business in positions of power or authority but they are because they have learned how to work the system, to the detriment of the community, for their own personal advantagea sinister scheme that plays out every day. Bill makes no distinction between partisan politicians, as his observations apply to many of those who seek power. As a long-standing member of the Republican Party and the chairman of the committee to recall the former mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner, I recognize that all of Filners faults and failures can be directly attributed to the caustic characteristics so eloquently described by Bill. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in seeing how sausage is really made.

Michael J. Pallamary, PLS

The younger generations inherit an increasingly interconnected world, one with global problems that require international solutions. With such powerful world-altering positions being compromised, it is of great importance to know the warning signs and the proper responseelse history will continue to repeat itself. In discussing top-ranking politicians that cause harm and controversy, Bill Eddy brings his expertise of psychology and advances a developing theory of high-conflict personalities.

Crosby Doyle, recent graduate in political science and sustainability systems

As a former judge and elected district attorney, I have dealt with several high-conflict politicians and elected officials with the characteristics that Bill Eddy describes in this book. Hes right on when he says they create unnecessary crises and conflicts and see themselves as big heroes instead of doing their real jobs. His suggestions for what to do make a lot of sense for reasonable politicians as well as voters. This is a must-read for anyone running for or thinking of running for election and even more important for those trying to govern.

Bonnie Dumanis, former judge and recently retired longtime San Diego County District Attorney

Why We Elect Narcissists and SociopathsAnd How We Can Stop!

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