197. The Hidden Habit Sabotaging Your Leadership

►► GET MY FREE VIDEO & WORKSHEET - SHATTERPROOF YOURSELF LITE!7 SMALL STEPS TO A GIANT LEAP IN YOUR CONFIDENCEIn this episode, Adam Gragg explores the powerful role our ego plays as a protector in our lives. Drawing from personal experiences, coaching insights, and therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems, Adam breaks down how self-protection can both serve and sabotage us, often without our awareness. You'll discover how the ego forms in response to past hurt, why it pushes us into drama and defense, and how it can unintentionally hold us back from authentic relationships and growth. This episode offers three practical decisions to recognize and calm your ego, inviting you to lead from your true self with confidence, compassion, and purpose.Get ready to gain new tools for self-awareness, actionable strategies, and a fresh perspective on building connections, starting with yourself.CHAPTERS:00:00 Three decisions to break barriers03:47 Understanding the internal protector08:42 Understanding self-protection and awareness12:13 Formative childhood memories and trauma16:48 Building confidence and self-concept20:08 Learning to trust intuition23:03 Understanding protectors and true self25:11 Practicing gratitude and self-growth30:33 Finding perspective to calm fears31:36 Managing schedules for graduation34:59 Closing thoughts on legacyVisit the Decide Your Legacy Website for More!