How someone with narcissistic personality disorder attempts to take control of a person in the public sector depends entirely on what public sector the intended victim occupies. However, their methods are usually to control public image as how an individual is viewed by the public directly links with their level of success. Therefore, it is no coincidence that those in the public sector hire, fire and recruit PR agents staff and advisors.
For example:
- Individuals in the political sector find their image is in direct correlation with votes. Generally a person will not vote for someone they do not believe coincides with their personal beliefs, views and concerns. Vying for positions of power result in the myriad of opposing posters, advertisements and commercials you see at set times every year.
- Those in industry need the general public to purchase, support and invest in their products. Without monetary support a company will fail. Immoral and unethical business practices, CEOs engaging in unlawful behavior, mistreatment of employees can all lead to a company’s downfall.
- Entertainment moguls, movie companies, thespians and artists rely entirely on outside support for their livelihood. Their public image is the product they are selling and if no one is buying or investing, then they have no revenue. Gauging public interest, climate and opinion is of paramount importance.
In the case of all those above, it is a war of who has the best resources, and best team to deal with potential public incidents. Behind each public facade is typically a “fixer” whose job it is to preserve their employers’ image. Someone with NPD takes advantage of this, threatens to go public with whatever they feel will damage or destroy a persons’ public persona. How the PR team responds depends on what the threat is, and the quality of the PR team itself.
What is different about dealing with a malignant narcissist is that these individuals do not honor legal contracts, laws or social contracts. Their activities are for the sole purpose of gaining supply: wealth, acclaim, attention. If they feel that the deal they have struck is not satisfactory in some way, at some time, they will act out. They will strike at the individual in order to try to gain further, quality supply.
For some pathological narcissists versed in these public politics, they will not only attempt to take control of the individual but their PR team, assistants and management as well. A public persona has many moving parts and the narcissist will attempt to control as many of those as possible. This serves to gain them further control and isolate their target.
What good are resources if those employees are no longer moving in their employers’ best interests? These people, too, have a public image they wish to maintain to remain employable and profitable. It is a constant struggle to be marketable.
THIS is exactly what Zero has been doing to Benedict!
Indeed and Team Soso has managed to compromise most of Ben’s Dollar General Team as well as his fucking business partner! Why anyone would give a brain-damaged loon like SoFail the time of day is best explained by her equally stupid backers. WOA, next time? Hire better help, she’s left y’all completely open 🙄…