M: Is there a term for the opposite of narcissism? Like, Not wanting to be in charge so much as not trusting anyone else to do a task as well as you can? Preferably including an aversion to spotlight

G: The term you might be looking for is "covert narcissism" or "vulnerable narcissism." Unlike the overt form of narcissism, which is characterized by grandiosity and a desire for admiration and spotlight, covert narcissism includes traits such as:

  1. Self-doubt: Despite believing they are special, they may doubt their abilities and fear exposure.
  2. Shyness and introversion: They might avoid the spotlight and feel uncomfortable with attention.
  3. Sensitivity to criticism: They may take feedback very personally and react strongly to perceived slights.
  4. Envy and insecurity: They often feel envious of others and insecure about their own status and abilities.

While this term captures the aversion to the spotlight and self-doubt, it might not fully encompass the aspect of not trusting others to perform tasks adequately.

For that specific aspect, "perfectionism" or "over-responsibility" might be more appropriate. These traits involve:

  1. Perfectionism: A tendency to set excessively high standards and a belief that only they can meet these standards, leading to a reluctance to delegate tasks.
  2. Over-responsibility: Taking on too much responsibility due to a lack of trust in others' abilities, feeling that they must do everything themselves to ensure it is done correctly.

A combination of covert narcissism and perfectionism might best describe the characteristics you're outlining.