Ep. 24 - Ego in the workplace can be a blessing and a curse. It can drive you to new heights, but when left unchecked it can also cap your professional growth in a big way. Sam and Derek explore ego, sharing stories on how it has impacted their professional and personal lives, and how they've tried to build awareness and overcome ego's negative downside.

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(01:11 - 02:42) Ego's dual nature and personal impacts.

(02:43 - 04:27) Inflated ego during high-profile project anecdote.

(04:28 - 06:16) Exploring shadow self and hidden ego impacts.

(06:17 - 07:57) "Ego is the Enemy" book's influence.

(07:58 - 09:14) Managing ego to avoid workplace problems.

(09:15 - 11:21) Ego's influence on high-stakes performance.

(11:22 - 14:48) Struggles with self-expression and conformity.

(14:49 - 18:09) Trap of seeking approval's fleeting satisfaction.

(18:10 - 20:30) Praise's temporary nature and ego impact.

(20:31 - 23:17) Focus on work, not outcomes' reception.

(23:18 - 25:12) Social media validation's effect on ego.

(25:13 - 26:32) Self-reflection essential to manage, learn from ego.

(26:33 - 28:13) Overcoming and rectifying ego-driven actions.

(30:00 - 31:00) Recognizing ego's effect on interactions.

(31:01 - 32:00) Self-awareness from reviewing recordings.

(32:01 - 33:00) Ego's impact on professional perception.

(33:01 - 34:00) Balancing ego and humility in self-promotion.

(34:01 - 35:00) Distinguishing self-promotion from egotistical behavior.

(35:01 - 36:00) Confidence affects career, shyness disadvantages.

(36:01 - 37:00) Personal stories, strategies for ego management.

(37:01 - 38:00) Individual responsibility for self-improvement journey.

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