It takes a big man to let go of his ego.

          Many people carry around “loads” of ego. They want to be well thought of, and sometimes they think this has to come at the cost of putting others down. This is sad and not the way it should be, especially if you’re in a position of seniority.

          When people look up to you, you have a great opportunity to help unlock their potential. But you can’t make others feel important, capable, or respected if you insist on calling all the shots and being right all the time. Sure, you want to make right decisions and be successful, but it doesn’t need to come at the expense of others. If you consistently dominate company meetings and push your own ideas, you’re going to find that it will discourage creativity and effort in your colleagues, as well as make them unenthusiastic about seeing your ideas through.

          Take a load off of everyone. Lay down your ego.