Dark Emotional Intelligence

Although EI has been shown to predict various positive outcomes, there is also a “dark side” of EI that has often been overlooked, where this skill might have deleterious effects for a person and those they interact with.

The signs of altruistic narcissism can be there from the start, but they are often subtle. You may be in awe of their generosity and of all the things they do for other people and their community. 

Have you ever felt manipulated or had a gut feeling about someone who kept asking you for favors? If so, you might have interacted with a person who has what is coined as the Dark Triad Personality