Ego free leadership : ending the unconscious habits that hijack your business [First edition] 9781626343795, 1626343799, 9781626343801

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Ego free leadership : ending the unconscious habits that hijack your business [First edition]
 9781626343795, 1626343799, 9781626343801

Table of contents :
Content: 1. That voice in your head does more damage than you realize: our preoccupation with self-worth
what hijacks our behavior
recognizing when we are triggered --
2. No, it's not just your personality: we learned to behave this way
what matters more than our ego
correcting our behaviors before they happen --
3. Workplace politics are your fault too: my reactions create our dysfunction
how and why we stop trusting
the us vs. them epidemic
the dollar cost of cultural breakdowns --
4. Stop pretending you're not vulnerable: the importance of emotional safety
the power of vulnerability and empathy
how to create a safe space --
5. You're not really listening, are you?: the toxic habit of being right
reversing downward spirals
creating constructive communication --
6. Your ego loves an enemy: the destructive effects of the "offensive" ego
taking back our creative power --
7. We can't talk about "that" (meet Amy Anuk): our egosystem's biases and blind spots
our behavioral patterns shape the course of our life
the "how" makes the "what" possible --
8. "Those" people have something important to teach you: even the boss feels powerless
taking responsibility for my part, no matter what
a rock can change the course of a river --
9. Tell me again, what gets you up in the morning?: the inspiration of a noble goal
the power of commitment in the face of failure --
10. Why it all matters: working on your ego is the highest act of leadership.

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