What Egotistical Leaders Can Do
Egotistical leaders can change, but it takes a deliberate effort on their part to refocus and see things from a wider view. Trained coaches are
Egotistical leaders can change, but it takes a deliberate effort on their part to refocus and see things from a wider view. Trained coaches are
Leaders with big egos not only affect the people they work with, but the whole organization suffers. Because of the egotist’s disinterest in other viewpoints,
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
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
One of the hallmarks of effective leaders is the fact that they excel at self-awareness. Being self-aware helps leaders understand others, be sensitive to blind
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
I’ve been exploring what it takes for leaders to become more authentic leaders. According to author Karissa Thacker in The Art of Authenticity (Wiley, 2016),
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define