“Ego Free Leadership: Ending the Unconscious Habits that Hijack Your Business” by Brandon Black and Shayne Hughes
1. The first step to ego-free leadership is recognizing how your ego influences your behavior and decisions. Awareness allows you to identify when your ego is taking control.
2. Understand the concept of ego hijacking, where unconscious habits driven by ego can sabotage your leadership. These habits often manifest as defensiveness, stubbornness, and a need for control.3. Admitting mistakes, asking for help, and showing humility can build trust and open communication within your team.4. Develop emotional intelligence by being attuned to your own emotions and those of others.
5. Practice active listening to understand others’ perspectives without immediately defending your own. This reduces ego-driven conflicts and promotes collaboration.
6. Cultivate empathy and compassion in your leadership approach. Understanding and valuing others’ experiences and feelings can diminish ego-driven behavior and enhance team cohesion.
7. Learn to accept and act on feedback without taking it personally. Constructive criticism is crucial for personal and professional growth, and managing ego helps you see feedback as an opportunity rather than a threat
8. Focus on collaboration rather than competition. An ego-free leader values team success over personal accolades, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment.
9. Regular self-reflection helps you identify ego-driven behaviors and understand their impact. Reflecting on your actions and decisions can lead to more conscious and ego-free leadership.
10. Model ego-free behavior for your team. Demonstrating humility, openness, and a willingness to learn sets a positive example and encourages others to follow suit.Book: https://amzn.to/3RDDUE4You can also get the audio book for free. Use the same link to register for the audio book on audible and start enjoying it
