Can your ego and leadership coexist, or are they always at odds? In this eye-opening solo episode, Denis Gianoutsos challenges listeners to confront the quiet force that often shapes decisions, hinders growth, and clouds clarity: the ego. Far from suggesting ego elimination, Denis explores how leaders can recognize, reframe, and rise above their ego to lead with humility, authenticity, and true influence. Expect personal reflection questions, practical strategies, and stories that reveal how leadership maturity begins with self-awareness. 

Tune in to discover what it means to lead across, not from your ego.

Welcome to the Ask Denis Episode

• Denis introduces the theme: the ego’s hidden influence in leadership
• Leadership demands growth and putting others first, not control and validation
• The episode’s goal: help leaders recognize and manage ego

What Is Ego in Leadership?

• Ego isn’t always bad; it drives ambition and courage
• When unchecked, it prioritizes image over impact
• Insecure egos lead to reactive, controlling leadership styles

How Ego Shows Up at Work

• Leaders may hoard credit, avoid blame, or reject feedback
• Ego masks itself as confidence or decisiveness
• True confidence creates space for others; ego consumes it

Leading Across Ego: What It Looks Like

• Choose growth over comfort; create space for others to shine
• Leadership is about connection, not performance
• Influence grows when leaders lead with humility

3 Ways to Lead Across Ego (Practical Tools)

• Pause before reacting: respond with intention, not emotion
• Invite feedback regularly: ask “What can I do better?”
• Serve, don’t impress: leadership is about others thriving

Final Thoughts & Action Steps

• Ask yourself: “Where is my ego getting in the way?”
• Self-awareness is the first step to transformation
• True legacy is built by those who lead from trust, not titles

Key Quotes:

“Leadership is not about your ego. It's about your impact.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“People don’t follow titles. They follow trust.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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