5 tips for eliminating big egos at work

Big egos can undermine any workplace. Here’s how you can cultivate a balanced ego at work and build a more resilient team.

Freud once wrote, “The ego is not master in its own house.” He argued that the ego, which controls your thoughts and behaviors, is influenced by the id (your most basic impulses) and the superego, which consists of the rules and norms of society. Having a balanced ego is key to personal well-being. Similarly, having and leading with a balanced ego is key professional and team success.