Ego at the Helm: How Narcissistic Leaders Sank Billion-Dollar Empires (Crash Course: A History of Financial Folly)

By Rick Stupart

In Ego at the Helm: How Narcissistic Leaders Sank Billion-Dollar Empires , cybersecurity engineer and leadership author Rickardo Stupart uncovers the hidden thread running through some of the most shocking corporate collapses in recent history: toxic leadership at the very top. From WeWork's wild ride to Theranos' calculated deception, from Kodak's fear of innovation to Blockbuster's stubborn denial--this book explores how narcissism, micromanagement, arrogance, and poor executive decision-making brought industry giants to their knees. Drawing from more than a dozen real-world case studies--including Uber, Nokia, General Motors, Boeing, and more--Stupart goes beyond the headlines to reveal the psychological traps and unchecked behaviors that poisoned company cultures, misdirected billion-dollar strategies, and left employees and investors holding the bag. This is not just a book about business failure. It's a book about leadership failure --and how to spot it, stop it, and never repeat it. Through sharp analysis and relatable storytelling, you'll gain tools to: Recognize the red flags of toxic executive behavior Understand how ego-driven cultures develop and survive Identify where governance and accountability failed Learn practical ways to build healthy, humble, and high-performing leadership teams Whether you're a business leader, investor, employee, or student of organizational behavior, Ego at the Helm is a wake-up call and a guidebook for building better leaders--and avoiding the ones who drive companies off a cliff.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5NTZ4WL
• ISBN13: 9798280555785
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 333 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"