Leading When Ego at the Top Is Unchecked

Leading When Ego at the Top Is Unchecked

January 7, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 263

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The episode explores how a chief officer can lead effectively under the challenging behavior of an egomaniacal CEO.

A chief officer is infuriated by the behavior of his egomaniacal CEO. With his coach, he explores how to be a healthy leader while reporting to a boss he doesn’t respect. Core concepts in this episode: Egomaniacs rattle our sense of self.They will not change.Worrying does not help.Be accountable for how you show up. Manage yourself.Don’t take anything personally. They’re just a piece on a chess board.Ask yourself: “Am I seeing this person clearly?” Don’t allow emotions to drive your actions.A...

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