Appendix

Identifying Your Ego Blind Spots

Check the box next to each of the following scenarios that describes you at work. Then consider how you could gather more data and address your potential ego-related blind spots.

Ego Trap 1—Ignoring Feedback You Don’t Like

images   You take the fact that you don’t receive much negative or constructive feedback as a sign that you are doing your job as a leader really well and don’t need to focus on your own leadership development.

images   You assume, without testing, that if your team is honest with you about operational ...

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