An interesting premise - an attorney shares advice for negotiating with narcissists - and some good information, including lots of examples of what narcissism actually is. I was a bit skeptical while reading some of the sections since Zung is not a mental health professional, but her tips on dealing with difficult people were good nonetheless.

This is as practical as a book about handling narcissists in your life can and will get. The angst of Rebecca is very nicely converted into the framework of this book. I could literally feel her suffering the narcissist partner as she goes through the book and the SLAY framework. The plentiful anecdotes from her law practice explain each of the SLAY mechanisms very well. Though I felt there was a lot on the personal relationship front (liek divorces) than on a work related front (like dealing with Narcissist bosses)

The descriptions of what the Narcissists do in a relationship matches very closely to those that I have experienced in my life. So it was a good validation of my observations as well!

On the whole I think it is a book for everyone because they will be facing Narcissists every step of their life.

I thought this was written from a great point of view. From a negotiator standpoint rather than a psychologist standpoint. It gives a great outline for how to deal with a narcissistic personality individual and come out with your sanity.

The book,"Slay the Bully" by Rebecca Zung is all about narcissists and how to cope with them. The book discusses many sorts of narcissists and the typical things they may say, as well as the need not to treat narcissists in the same manner as normal people and expect results. I was quite interested in the psychology behind this, and because I've known selfish people in my life, portions of the book were very personal to me. Still, I appreciate the notion that I wasn't alone in feeling certain ways. It is a fascinating book and I suggest it to anyone who works with narcissistic people or is interested in psychology in general.
It is a fantastic resource for empaths and anyone who has personal or professional interaction with narcissists. You now know how to deal with them.

This book isn't typically something I would ordinarily read, however, I was intrigued to read it as was starting to feel like I was running into narcissists more and more. As Rebecca states in her book they now reckon 15% of the population have narcissistic traits - scary stuff! Ive mixed feelings about this book. It has some sage advice on how to deal with narcissists, it also opens your eyes to things you might not have realised about yourself. There's lots of guidance in here that I think those specifically going through legal proceedings with a narcissist could benefit from including their legal representatives (e.g. divorce proceedings or terminating a business partnership), so I'd recommend this book in those circumstances, but less so for those like myself that just seem to run into them in day-to-day life, such a work collegue you have to work closely with, or someone who's a member of a club you belong to, or someone on social media, your next door neighbour, for example. I'm struggling to determine how to apply the learnings from this book to situations where legal proceedings aren't involved as almost all examples were centered around this, and not a lot applicable to other scenarios.

For transparency, I was supplied a free copy of this ebook by NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

In this book, globally recognized high conflict negotiation expert, and top attorney Rebecca Zung shares her revolutionary framework to SLAYing your negotiation with the narcissist.

Very interesting read with a lot of empowering information.

I could have done with this book many months ago when I was being bullied at work
by someone I know now to be an utter narcissist.
At the time I didn’t know what or why this person was behaving the way they were or
What if anything I could do about it. This book has provided me with an insight to the
Narsassistic mindset.
Having taken myself out of my previous bad situation the book has allowed my to reflect on my
treatment at the hand of this person and maybe howI could have handled some parts of it.
Thank you.

Slay the Bully is a book all about narcissists and how to deal with them. The book mentions different types of narcissist, and the typical things they might say, and most importantly, not to treat narcissists the same way as other people and expect results. I was really interested in the psychology behind this, and as I have known narcissistic people in my life, parts of the book felt quite personal, but I liked the sense that I was not alone in feeling certain ways. It was an incredibly fascinating read and I would recommend this to anyone dealing with narcissistic people or simply interested in psychology.

Rebecca Zung's "SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win" stands as a remarkable literary work from an esteemed author and authority in the field of high-conflict negotiation and law.

Within the pages of this book lies an innovative framework that redefines our approach to dealing with narcissistic individuals. The author, a respected figure in her field, challenges the prevailing belief that negotiating with narcissists is a lost cause. Through her expertise, Rebecca Zung demonstrates that victory is an attainable outcome. By immersing ourselves in the psychology of narcissists and adopting strategic negotiation methods, we can consistently emerge triumphant.

In this comprehensive manual, readers are equipped with invaluable strategies tailored to navigating the complex terrain of negotiating with narcissists, often likened to dealing with the most formidable of bullies. The SLAY method, masterminded by Rebecca Zung, ingeniously melds the realms of neurolinguistic programming, traditional negotiation tactics, legal acumen, and psychological insight. This amalgamation of disciplines empowers individuals to reclaim their agency and emerge from confrontations with narcissists with their well-being intact.

I have no idea how I ended up reading this book. It’s not my normal read and I must admit I dipped in and out. It didn’t grab me but there are some good chestnuts of advice in there.

"SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win" is a fantastic book written by Rebecca Zung, a highly respected expert in high-conflict negotiation and top attorney.

The book offers a groundbreaking framework for negotiating with narcissists and achieving success in challenging situations. While others may claim that negotiating with narcissists is impossible, Rebecca Zung proves that we can indeed win. By understanding the mindset of narcissists and using the right negotiation techniques, victory is within reach every time.

This comprehensive guide provides valuable strategies and techniques for effectively negotiating with narcissists, who are often seen as the ultimate bullies. Rebecca Zung's SLAY method combines neurolinguistic programming, traditional negotiation techniques, legal tactics, and a deep understanding of psychology, empowering us to reclaim our power and emerge from difficult situations with minimal harm.

The SLAY framework stands for:

- Set boundaries: Establish and assert boundaries.

- Leverage information: Gain an advantage in negotiations by gathering information about the narcissist's motivations, weaknesses, and triggers.

- Anticipate reactions: Stay in control of the negotiation by understanding typical narcissistic reactions and planning accordingly.

- Yield strategically: Know when to stand firm and when to make strategic concessions to achieve desired outcomes.

The SLAY framework has even been successfully applied to project management, serving as a step-by-step guide for executing any project or initiative. Implementing this framework has increased efficiency and effectiveness in teams, resulting in higher project success rates.

Individuals who have used the SLAY framework to negotiate with narcissists have reported positive outcomes. It has been described as a life-saving, empowering, and meticulous guide to negotiation.

The SLAY framework has garnered widespread recognition and praise from both experts and individuals, proving its effectiveness in helping people negotiate successfully with narcissists and in various other contexts.

An excellent resource for empaths and anyone who comes into contact with narcissists in their personal or professional lives. You now understand how to cope with them.