Talent is the hottest topic alive. Experts from every corner of the human capital universe tell us exactly how to discover, develop and keep it. The idea of talent is so ingrained in the way we talk that the words talent and people are now interchangeable. But even if you know exactly what your talents are and your strengths are in play 100 percent of the time at work, your talent is dramatically lifted or lowered by a single catalyst: ego.
Here’s why. Ego sparks the drive to make a difference, the nerve to shake things up, and the tenacity to never give up, even in the face of tough times. But despite the power ego delivers, when too much or too little confidence dictates what we say or do at any given moment, our talents get diluted; being decisive turns into being impulsive, determination is replaced by inflexibility, assertiveness gets pushy, and optimism ignores bad news.
That’s why ego is the ultimate double-agent—it’s the reason we succeed, and why we get tripped up and fall short. In fact, after a decade of research Good to Great author Jim Collins found that the right level of ego and humility had everything to do with whether or not a company could break out of mediocre performance. Based on a decade of client work and extensive research, egonomics will teach you to know your limits, understand what traits keep your talents at full strength, and how the right level of confidence keeps you grounded and at the same time gives you and edge.
What you’ll learn:
* See the specific strong points and limitations of each talent
* Keep talent at full strength by striking the right balance of confidence—not too much, not too little
* Prevent talent from turning one-dimensional by matching traits that complement your current strengths
* Recognize the time-wasting behaviors that surface when people over rely on, or ignore, certain talents
* Spot the 4 early warning signs that communication is headed in the wrong direction and turn it around fast
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