Enabling Growth31 Jul 2024

The Silent Saboteur: How Ego Impedes Leadership and Growth

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Subramaniam P G

Growth Architect · Executive Coach · Author

The Silent Saboteur: How Ego Impedes Leadership and Growth

In the realm of leadership, the ego can be both an invisible barrier and a glaring obstacle. As shown in the accompanying mind map, ego manifests in various detrimental ways, including hesitation, lack of vision,

fear of losing authority, poor understanding of people, need for control, and lack of self-development.

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Subramaniam P G

Growth Architect · Executive Coach · Author

Writing at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern leadership since 2008.

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