Don`t Let Your Ego Hijack Your Career

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Don’t Let Your Ego Hijack Your
Career: 4 Warning Signs
David Witt
Program Director
The Ken Blanchard Companies
© 2012 The Ken Blanchard Companies. All rights reserved. Do not duplicate.
DON’T LET YOUR EGO HIJACK YOUR CAREER
It is estimated that
the base rate of
managerial failure
ranges from 30 to
67 percent, with an
average of about
50 percent*.
*As identified by Robert Hogan in Personality and the
Fate of Organizations, (LEA Inc., 2006)
Agenda
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11 personality “derailers”
4 warning signs
1 specific action
3 necessary attitudes
Most leaders don’t
start out with poor
habits and
behaviors.
They would never
be as successful
as they are if they
did.
Dark side
tendencies will
be most
apparent in
senior positions
where there are
fewer
constraints
Poll: How many of these traits* would you say
that you have?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Energy and enthusiasm
Makes few mistakes
Insightful about organizational politics
Tough and resolute under pressure
Charming with good social skills
Courage, confidence, and charisma
Willing to take risks; charming
Entertaining, flirtatious, and engaging
Visionary out-of-the-box thinking
Hard working, high standards; self-sacrificing
Team player; considerate; keeps boss informed
*Initial strengths, as identified by Robert Hogan in Personality and the Fate of
Organizations, (LEA Inc., 2006)
In the wrong environment,
ego can become
sensitized with negative
consequences.
When stress
rises, “derailers”
are most likely to
throw people off
course.
When you
become a leader
you forfeit the
right to remain
ignorant of your
impact on people
Early warning signs*
1. Being comparative
2. Being defensive
3. Showcasing brilliance
4. Seeking acceptance
*As identified by David Marcum & Steven Smith in Egonomics: What Makes Ego Our
Greatest Asset (or Most Expensive Liability) Touchstone; 1st Fireside Hardcover Ed
edition (2007)
The solution is selfawareness. You can
change if you have a
mind to. But there are
three attitudes that need
to be in place.
The first is humility*.
This is seeing yourself
in the proper
perspective—grounded
in reality.
*Humility, Curiosity, and Veracity as identified in David Marcum & Steven Smith,
Egonomics: What Makes Ego Our Greatest Asset (or Most Expensive Liability)
Touchstone; 1st Fireside Hardcover Ed edition (2007)
Curiosity*:
Leave a little space
for others. Ask,
instead of tell. None
of us is as smart as
all of us.
Veracity*: Find truthtellers in your life.
People who will be
straight with you and
tell you what you need
to hear.
 Sit down and ask each
employee what you could do to
be more effective.
1. What should I do more of, or
start doing?
2. What should I do less of, or
stop doing?
3. What do you think I should
know?
Listen carefully and say
“Thank you.”
 Effective
leadership starts
on the inside.
 Are you a
servant leader,
or a self-serving
leader?
Join us for these upcoming events!
September 10 & 11
Servant Leadership Immersion with
Ken and Margie Blanchard
September 11 &12
Blanchard Summit: Fast Forward—
Lead, Innovate, and Cultivate
October 10
Un-Leaderlike Moments Livecast
Another question from Ken
Blanchard—how would your boss
behave if they felt loved, supported
and cared for?
What would that mean for you?
What would it mean for your direct
reports if you felt that way?
Be kind to
yourself
while you
grow.
Poll: Other Resources
a. Blanchard research and
white papers
b. Information on upcoming
Blanchard events
c. Information on other
Blanchard products and
services
Resources
 Egonomics
David Marcum & Steven Smith
 Personality and the
Fate of Organizations
Robert Hogan
 Why CEOs Fail
David Dotlich & Peter Cairo
 Leading at a Higher
Level
Ken Blanchard
Questions & Answers
David Witt
Program Director
Randy Conley
Trust Practice Leader
Thank You
To learn more about how The Ken Blanchard Companies
can help you improve leadership development in your
organization, please visit:
www.kenblanchard.com
Or call Blanchard at:
800-728-6000
Continue the conversation at www.leaderchat.org

Don`t Let Your Ego Hijack Your Career

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