Our
ego is like a target we carry with us. And like any target, the bigger it is,
the more vulnerable it is to being hit. In this way, an inflated ego makes it
easier for others to take advantage of us. Because our ego craves positive
attention, it can make us susceptible to manipulation. It makes us predictable.
When people know this, they can play to our ego. When we’re a victim of our own
need to be seen as great, we end up being led into making decisions that may be
detrimental to ourselves, our people, and our organization.
An
inflated ego also corrupts our behaviour. When we believe we’re the sole
architects of our success, we tend to be ruder, more selfish, and more likely
to interrupt others. This is especially true in the face of setbacks and
criticism. In this way, an inflated ego prevents us from learning from our
mistakes and creates a defensive wall that makes it difficult to appreciate the
rich lessons we glean from failure. The higher leaders rise in the
ranks, the more they are at risk of getting an inflated ego. And the bigger
their ego grows, the more they are at risk of ending up in an insulated bubble,
losing touch with their colleagues, the culture, and ultimately their clients.
Always
remember:
·
You are
senior only at your office.
·
You might
be rich financially but there are people around you struggling to meet two ends
of a family.
·
You might
be the senior-most official but unfortunately, there are people who have been
serving in the same post without any promotions for years. Learn patience from
them.
·
Learn to
treat everyone equally.
·
Never
forget humanity.
-Athira Abhin
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