Workplace scan · 05

Is my boss a narcissist?

Confident bosses are fine. Bosses who take the credit, hand out the blame and demand loyalty as a job requirement are something else. Fifteen questions about what it’s actually like to work for them.

15 QUESTIONS · ~3 MIN · NOTHING LEAVES YOUR BROWSER

How this scan works

Four traits, 15 questions, one readout.

Every question feeds one of the trait meters. Your total across all of them sets the readout band, and when one trait clearly dominates it can tip the result on its own. The archetypes are plain-language summaries of trait combinations described in published personality research, not clinical labels.

  • Credit grabbing4 questions
  • Blame shifting3 questions
  • Loyalty tests4 questions
  • Intimidation4 questions

Frequently asked

What are the signs of a narcissistic boss?

The four patterns this scan tracks: taking credit for others’ work, shifting blame when things fail, demanding loyalty and flattery over results, and using fear, sarcasm or public criticism to control the team. Confidence and high standards on their own are not signs.

Should I confront a narcissistic boss?

Direct confrontation usually backfires, because the boss experiences it as an attack on their image. Documentation, allies outside the team, and a clear exit plan work better than a showdown. If the behavior crosses into harassment, that is an HR or legal matter.

Is my answer data stored?

No. Scoring happens entirely in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere. Close the tab and it is gone.

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