156. Guiding Teams Beyond the Ego for United Success with Christie Garcia

💭 Does ego get in the way of your leadership?

Christie Garcia is a leadership coach, a facilitator and a speaker, and the founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. She specializes in helping leaders with their self-awareness and management of ego.

If you've ever struggled with the shift from a superstar individual contributor to a team leader, this episode promises not only insights but also practical strategies for navigating that change. We're dissecting the often-overlooked human element in leadership development, focusing on the necessity to transition from an 'I' mentality to a collaborative 'we' perspective.

Christie shares how our decisions are subtly shaped by our ego, and the conversation steers towards the vital journey of self-awareness for leaders aiming to inspire and guide their teams effectively. This candid dialogue underscores the role of intentional communication in managing not only oneself but also understanding your team members' egos.

Download this episode to know how you can foster an environment where every voice can contribute to united success without the overshadowing presence of individual ego.

Timecode:
0:01 Introduction and Navigating Ego in Leadership Transition
11:09 Navigating Leadership and Ego Dynamics
17:55 Identifying and Managing Different Ego Types
20:45 Understanding Ego Dynamics in Leadership
31:09 Understanding and Managing Ego in Communication
32:09 Managing Egos in Team Conversations
38:57 Aligning Egos for Effective Leadership

🌐 Connect with Christie:
• Website: https://www.mindfulchoiceacademy.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiegarcia/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiegarcia_
• Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulchoice_

Books Mentioned:
• Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment book by Eckhart Tolle
• Power of Vulnerability book by Brene Brown

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