Having an ego is all about wanting to be perceived as the best. It’s not wanting to outsell every other salesperson and their dog. It’s not wanting to hustle every hour of every day to get that big ...

As an executive career coach, Liz Bentley has seen her fair share of big egos. But according to Bentley, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Ego is our greatest strength and our greatest weakness,” ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It wouldn’t take very long to find an advertisement from an entrepreneur trying to sell you an “exposure opportunity” if you opened any ...

There’s a thin line between ego and self-esteem. First, it can present itself as one and the same and you’re attracted to his confidence and assertiveness. As you dig deeper into your relationship, ...

The ego is one of the biggest barriers to people working together effectively. When people get caught up in their egos, it erodes their effectiveness. That’s because the combination of false pride and ...

What makes public speaking most difficult is that you’re putting yourself out there, and you’re afraid of judgment. You’re afraid of things going badly. You’re afraid of someone calling you out for ...

We all know him. That confident, easy-going guy, who isn't afraid to speak up. He's proud of his achievements, and he'll tell you so. "Geez," someone might mutter. "What an egomaniac." The difference ...

There's a new name for the world's worst travelers: ego tourists. They're inconsiderate, wasteful and rude. Are you one of them? This may be the right time to ask because nothing brings out the ego ...

The Buddha was on to something. Not bad for 2,500 years ago, but we know more now. Here are some practical ideas for managing an ego, especially Western ones acculturated in a culture of individuality ...

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