Leading When Ego at the Top Is Unchecked

A chief officer is infuriated by the behavior of his egomaniacal CEO. With his coach, he explores how to be a healthy leader while reporting to a boss he doesn’t respect.Core concepts in this episode:Egomaniacs rattle our sense of self.They will not change.Worrying does not help.Be accountable for how you show up. Manage yourself.Don’t take anything personally. They’re just a piece on a chess board.Ask yourself: “Am I seeing this person clearly?” Don’t allow emotions to drive your actions.Ask yourself: “How do I want to show up?” You have choice about what you prioritize and how you react in the workplace.Resources mentioned in this episode:Crucial Conversations provides scripts and thoughts that will help you manage yourself when dealing with difficult people. Tom and host Dave Stachowiak discussed “How to Handle a Boss Who’s a Jerk” on this episode of Coaching for Leaders. Great tools if you have a challenging boss.Before sharing your reactions in the workplace, consider the politics around you. These two episodes will get you “Leading with Political Savvy” Parts 1 and 2.  Each month, there are additional tools in our monthly email. If you’d like to explore Private Coaching, reach out to Tom. [email protected] episode is tagged in three categories in our podcast library:Managing YourselfLeadershipPerception – How You Perceive OthersRELATED EPISODES239- 5 Strategies for Dealing with Narcissists189 - “Don’t Take Anything Personally”245- Giving Upward Feedback114- Gravitas133- The Narcissist ExecutiveThank you, thank you, thank you for your reviews!Wishing you a year of growth and development! From The Look & Sound of Leadership team, thank you so much for listening.