There is a big difference between being controlled by ego and appearing to be egotistical. We can look at the hip-hop world to understand how this works.
Successful rappers know the importance of maintaining a egotistical stage character that is distinct from their private persona.
Take hip-hop artist, Kanye West. His pubic personality is far different then his sensitive, calculating, nature. But that’s fine with Kanye. His egotistical front makes him more …

In “Champion”, Kanye West poses the self-referential question, “Did you realize that you are a champion in their eyes?”
By the final verse, West decisively answers the query: “Yes I did”.
West, often derided for his blinding hubris, certainly suffers (or benefits) from a case of acute bravado. However, West has cunningly co-opted this haughty bombast into his brand. With five platinum albums, fourteen Grammys, and a massive hip hop empire, West often flaunts his success in …

So you want to be a top-notch leader? There are any number of expensive videos, weekend courses, “Ten Steps to…” books, and personal gurus tweeting motivational quotes.  Someone is always ready to tell you what (and how much money) it takes to lead the teaming masses to greater and greater heights.  If you are already a world-renowned leader then congratulations, you can stop close this window and get back to being a big wig.
If not, …

1. Breaking bad news to the boss or a colleague can be hard. Thankfully (and with humor) Nicole De Flanco gives us 5 easy steps to follow.
2. A great (and easy to follow) guide to Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and how it relates to management.
3. Leaders have to control their ego in order to lead effectively. Here are 10 ‘red flag’ warning signs that narcissism might be looming.
4. Social media recruiting: looking for work and networking …

“Coalition” is a word that brings with it mixed reactions. Among academicians, there has been some wonderful work done on coalition theory.  In the world of practice, coalitions are often seen as a necessary political tool to achieve particular ends.  Leaders pushing agendas treat coalitions as nuisances they need to put up with rather than a mechanism to establish a cooperative enterprise. Successful coalitions are put in place before the fact. They are part and …

Today, we will show you the last two parts of the interview I did with New Orleans Chef, John Besh. He discusses the importance of ego and focus:
Ego is important: Cultivating it is hard…