Heres the thing, it doesnt take long for an outsized ego to manifest itself in the workplace.
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One of my clients was offered a job recently that would pay roughly twice what shes earning now.
She nailed the interview, so I figured all she had to do was read and sign the contract.
I was surprised when she said she wasnt taking the position.
Because the boss of the new company had led the interview panel.
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The HR manager asked relevant, open questions.
The external interview panellist probed her skills and listened to examples.
That took up maybe 11 minutes out of the 30-minute interview.
Of course, I could cope.
But really, would it be worth it?
This can help resolve any conflict that might arise, swiftly and professionally without any emotion.
Getting support from your colleagues can also really help your mental health.
As the adage goes, a problem shared is a problem halved.
I know someone who used judicious teasing to manage a siblings ego.
Little raised-eyebrow digs while saying things like, given our sisters outsized humility…
However, knowing how to cope with a big ego boss doesnt necessarily make that coping worthwhile.
So, is it worth it?
Is a CEO whos built their success deserved or not on such outdated behaviour likely to change?
Theyve got this far leading in a way they believe to be productive, warranted, and necessary.
A leader lacking in emotional intelligence and particularly self-awareness is potentially disastrous for the culture of a company.
And this bang out of work environment isnt sustainable long-term.
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