Why is a true leader must have high self-esteem

When we say that someone has high self-esteem, usually mean that this person arrogant, haughty or narcissistic. Many managers believe that the ego - an obstacle to the credibility and effectiveness. But this is not the case.

Chris Edmonds (Chris Edmonds)

Consultant to create a corporate culture, the author of The Culture Engine.

Your ego - is an asset

Acceptance of one's ego will not make you a narcissist. On the contrary, it will give you an advantage, which may be the key to the competitiveness of your company. For the ego it lays the basis for understanding the world and our place in it.

In 2014, scientists have summarized Measuring Ego Development. several studies and identified the main role of the ego in the emotional and mental-age in terms of psychology. According to them, the ego helps us to pass the following four steps:

• Preoccupation with himself ( "What I think is important?").
• Fixation on the group ( "How can I fit into that group considers it important?").
• Independence ( "I am the creator of his own destiny").
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• Belonging to a group ( "How can I, in spite of the constant changes and obstacles that can fulfill your potential and at the same time to help others find their way?").

Located at the last stage, we are beginning to quietly treat inconsistency and complexity of other people and situations. It turns out, the ego has nothing to do with selfishness, narcissism, arrogance and other features with which we usually identify it quickly.

High self-esteem - it's just a philosophy, according to which we act to satisfy their own needs and the needs of others. And this, of course, should be the quality of each leader.

Pride in the organization begins with its own ego

One side, head to serve, to support, assist and inspire employees. And it needs to be responsive and humble. But you can not achieve this, you do not develop until a confidence. Not arrogance, and justified belief in their own abilities.

Leadership development must begin by working on their own self-esteem.

Deborah Rowland, a specialist in leadership development.

Experts who study the culture of work in the most effective organizations have come to the conclusion that really successful company consists of people for whom the activities of the organization and their own beliefs match up.

The ego can not escape, so be engaged in its development

The concept of "ego" was present even in ancient Greek, Hebrew and ancient Indian cultures. We are created in such a way that always want to understand not only others but also themselves. Our sense of self depends on our perception of others. Everything is connected, and the ego - is the foundation for understanding these relationships.

Trying to get rid of the ego - it's like trying to run away from their own shadows. From it can not escape, so try to accept it and to do its development. Think about how you currently understand their place in the world, in their environment, in their company.

For example, a plan for regular checks himself to watch as you progress through the four stages of development of the ego. Then consider this: Do you support not only your ego but also the collective ego of your company?

All this introspection may seem a bit self-centered. But that's the point.