How Great Leaders Control Their Egos

Here is the thing when it comes to our egos... It is a lot easier to see someone else’s than it is to see your own. It’s like that little piece of spinach stuck in between your teeth. You can go all day not knowing it’s there, but everyone else sees it. When you finally look in the mirror and discover that it's there, it’s like, “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” But let's be clear. Having an ego isn’t the problem. The problem is when the ego grows beyond what's helpful. And unfortunately, successful leaders who climb the ranks faster than others are particularly prone to that. This is why I want to tackle this topic in this week's episode of The Manager Track so that you can have an honest look in the mirror, know what to pay attention to and how to keep your ego in check if and when needed. Specifically, you'll finish the episode knowing... What differentiates an ego-driven leader from a humble leader and how to detect where you stand The 4 ego-driven thinking traps that get us into trouble and why new managers, in particular, are prone to be at the effect of them The 4-step process to curb your ego when it gets tempted to take charge -- RESOURCES MENTIONED -- "Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company" book on Amazon Connect with Ramona on Instagram or LinkedIn Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw/ Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.