Setting Your Ego Aside
Context
Our egos drive our sense of self-importance and self-esteem. This can be critical in terms of confidence in our ability, but detrimental when it comes at the expense of the mission and the team.
Outcome
Recognize the importance of ego.
Understand when it gets in the way of team success.
Main Questions
When have you had to sacrifice a personal success or enjoyment for the betterment of the team? What was the result?
When have you let your ego get in the way of team success? What was the outcome?
How difficult is it to put the team first when the outcome is not as guaranteed?
Citations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_alcE8PfzbI
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