How to Be Awesome at Your Job
898: How to Reduce Workplace Drama and Ego with Cy Wakeman
Sep 14, 2023
Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and international leadership speaker, discusses reducing workplace drama and ego. She highlights the impact of ego on daily productivity and shares three questions to break free from it. Cy emphasizes the negative impact of workplace complaints and judgments, and the importance of toggling up to higher levels of consciousness. She explores different modes of behavior in the workplace and the benefits of toggling up to engage with others. Cy also provides tools for reducing workplace drama and ego, emphasizing personal accountability and creating engaging workplaces. She discusses the importance of observing our thinking and shifting perspective for a happier work life.
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Quick takeaways
- Recognize and address ego-driven thinking patterns for better communication and accountability in the workplace.
- Shift from 'shoulds' to personal preferences and embrace accountability to create a collaborative work environment.
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Recognizing the power of ego and its impact on communication
Ego plays a significant role in shaping our thought patterns and communication approaches in the workplace. It can lead to distorted views of reality, judgment, and a sense of victimhood. Recognizing our ego-driven thinking can help us move towards higher levels of consciousness and accountability.
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