The Inner Struggles of Leaders with Big Ego
For any leader, the risks of big ego are magnified. An inflated perception of oneself distorts reality, both inwardly and outwardly. Author Ryan Holiday, in
For any leader, the risks of big ego are magnified. An inflated perception of oneself distorts reality, both inwardly and outwardly. Author Ryan Holiday, in
If you’ve ever worked for someone with a big ego, then you know how frustrating it can be. Nothing can be more debilitating in an
I’ve been writing about self-awareness, inner monologue, and how we can improve our connections to others through better self-knowledge. So much of what we interpret
It’s not easy to uncover our blind spots and gain real self-awareness. One way is to carefully listen to yourself, and then write down your
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It may be a struggle for people-pleasing leaders to identify their traits, so it’s important for seasoned colleagues or a leadership coach to employ tested
My coaching clients tell me they are challenged when they have to work for a people-pleaser leader. When the boss tries to be too nice
Sometimes I hear colleagues who complain their boss is too nice. What they probably mean is that working for someone who wants to be liked
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
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