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From the Editor's Desk Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership The inflated ego that comes with success – the bigger salary, the nicer office, the easy laughs – often makes us feel as if we’ve found the eternal answer to being a leader. But the reality is, we haven’t. An inflated ego makes us susceptible to manipulation; it narrows our field of vision; and it corrupts our behavior, often causing us to act against our values. Breaking free of an overly-protective or inflated ego and avoiding the leadership bubble is an important and challenging job that requires selflessness, reflection, and courage. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month. 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