SCORE: Leading Without Ego: What Undermines Leadership

Description

Leadership challenges are often driven by subtle, ego-based behaviors that go unrecognized but have a significant impact. This session explores how ego shows up in leadership decisions, communication, and reactions, particularly under pressure. Participants learn to identify patterns such as defensiveness, control, and image management, understand why these behaviors persist, and recognize their effect on trust and team performance. The session focuses on building self-awareness and replacing reactive tendencies with intentional leadership behaviors that support clarity, accountability, and stronger working relationships. Talking Points: a. How ego shows up in leadership decisions and reactions b. Subtle behaviors that erode trust (control, defensiveness, validation-seeking) c. Why high-performing leaders are especially vulnerable to ego-driven patterns d. The hidden cost of protecting image over outcomes e. Replacing ego-driven responses with intentional leadership behaviors

Register: https://www.score.org/fl/orlando/business-education/leading-without-ego-what-undermines-leadership/