Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1773: You’re Not as Good a Leader as You Think You Are AND 4 Characteristics of a Toxic Workplace by Molly Fletcher
Aug 8, 2025
Explore the subtle ways ego can undermine your leadership abilities. Humility, curiosity, and growth are highlighted as essential traits for true influence. Learn to spot the four key signs of a toxic workplace that can stifle productivity. Emphasizing clarity, alignment, and accountability, the discussion encourages leaders to cultivate healthier work cultures. Dive into actionable insights that will transform both personal leadership and overall workplace dynamics.
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Ego Sabotages Leadership
- Ego can quietly sabotage effective leadership at every stage of a career.
- Great leaders check their ego, embracing humility, curiosity, and accountability.
Practice Humble Leadership Habits
- Value pushback by encouraging honest feedback to improve leadership.
- Own your ownership by asking what you did to prepare your team when they fall short.
Embrace Change and Humanity
- Embrace or at least accept change by communicating fears and staying involved.
- Treat colleagues as whole human beings to foster support and motivation at work.
