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The most important thing as a leader is to keep the ego in check Let me be very honest: There are days in the company when we work on projects where I don't like the details. For example: - The text of the new website - The structure of our new IT system - The process of our new customer service Does that mean we don't implement the projects because I don't want it? Absolutely not! I mean, why did we hire a copywriter or designer if I then explain their work to them? Can I do it better than they can? No, otherwise, I would be doing the job myself. So, it's necessary to step back and trust my employees. That means to be ready not only to share the stage. But to leave it entirely. Letting go of the ego is the most important step. Because a strong team is the result of leadership that puts the ego aside. And believe me, that is WAY easier said than done. But the inner work is worth doing. Day after day. PS: How do you manage to keep your ego in check in everyday work life?
You're 100% right, Thomas! Humility is key in a leadership role! There's another way to learn it... hit the wall massively and suffer from the consequences (like I did). It's not the best way but at least I learned the lesson.
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