Introduction
Most influential people in the world have exhibited narcissistic behavior. This phenomenon can be defined as the act of great self-admiration (King, 2007). Narcissistic individuals are consumed with great love for themselves and consider themselves personal heroes. According to Rosenthal and Pittinsky (2006), this behavior is comparable to the perverse form of self-love. A person is considered to be narcissistic if he or she has the main goal of self-preservation (Freud, 1920).
Lyndon Johnson
One of the leaders in American history considered to be highly narcissistic is Lyndon Baines Johnson. He had presidential ambitions in 1960 but only ended as a ...