Using five years of exhaustive research, Marcum and Smith provide compelling evidence and matter-of-fact answers on how to strike the balance between ego and humility to reach the next level of leadership. The authors include case studies to illustrate how ego subtly interferes with success but also how ego sparks the drive to achieve, the nerve to try something new, and the tenacity to conquer adversity.
Egonomics reveals how to detect the four early warning signs that ego is becoming a liability, including how:
- being too competitive makes you less competitive
- defending ideas turns into defending yourself
- Wining ideas can be halted by the creator's own intelligence and talent
- desiring respect and recognition can interfere with success
With a clear focus on elevating the way you do business, egonomics is a liberating approach on how to become a rare and respected leader.
1. Ego and the bottom line
2. The ego balance sheet
3. Early warning sign 1-being comparative
4. Early Warning sign 2-being defensive
5. Early Warning sign 3-showcasing brilliance
6. Early Warning sign 4-seeking acceptance
7. Humility
8. Humility, Part II: intensity and intent
9. Curiosity
10. Veracity
"Brilliant and Vitally Important!"
--Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of highly effective people and The 8th Habit--
"Intelligent and wise...a beautiful job describing ego's strengths and pitfalls."
--Dr.Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School--
"I loved this book. Reveals in depth and originality how to deploy this basic force for self-development and the common good."
--Dr.Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business,
University of Southern California--