Narcissism and entrepreneurship: Evidence from six datasets

Widespread attention is being paid to the alleged rise of narcissism in people general and business leaders particular. Surprisingly, hardly any studies have focused on link between entrepreneurship. Using self-reported data from 4798 respondents three countries, we explore associations trait six different entrepreneurial aspects that represent entire process. Overall, our findings suggest a positive exists entrepreneurship particularly salient early stage process (e.g., intention) individual orientation, well-being entrepreneur). Our additional analyses reveal adaptive aspect (i.e., leadership/authority) most consistently linked links are predominately linear. Finally, largely robust when sets controls added.