Having an ego is all about wanting to be perceived as the best. It’s not wanting to outsell every other salesperson and their dog. It’s not wanting to hustle every hour of every day to get that big ...

As an executive career coach, Liz Bentley has seen her fair share of big egos. But according to Bentley, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Ego is our greatest strength and our greatest weakness,” ...

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The ego is one of the biggest barriers to people working together effectively. When people get caught up in their egos, it erodes their effectiveness. That’s because the combination of false pride and ...

Ego has many masks but only one truth. I see ego-based leadership reactions disguised as intuition, trust, defensiveness, micromanagement, and a multitude of other things. However, what’s really at ...

We all know him. That confident, easy-going guy, who isn't afraid to speak up. He's proud of his achievements, and he'll tell you so. "Geez," someone might mutter. "What an egomaniac." The difference ...

What makes public speaking most difficult is that you’re putting yourself out there, and you’re afraid of judgment. You’re afraid of things going badly. You’re afraid of someone calling you out for ...

The Buddha was on to something. Not bad for 2,500 years ago, but we know more now. Here are some practical ideas for managing an ego, especially Western ones acculturated in a culture of individuality ...

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Money decisions are rarely just about math. Often, they’re tied to emotion, pride and the need to be seen. If you’ve ever splurged to impress someone or upgraded your lifestyle before your paycheck ...