Leaders Don’t Let Ego Win

If you’re looking over your shoulder, you can’t have much vision. —Jim Autry

One of the most common themes of leadership development is that leadership begins with self-knowledge and developing personal insight about individual strengths and abilities. So it is ironic to consider that the same strengths that might make leaders successful could be the leading cause of their downfall. Of course, most leaders understand this balancing act. That’s why so many leaders participate in seminars for leaders, attend various leadership institutes, and read so many books on the topic (if leadership bestseller lists are ...

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