Too Proud to Lead

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This book offers essential guidance on avoiding hubristic behavior that can jeopardize businesses and navigating arrogant overconfidence in the workplace. It examines the economic and psychological costs associated with such behavior and advocates for a new leadership approach to sidestep the pitfalls of hubris. Backed by award-winning research and practical solutions, the authors illustrate how confidence can devolve into overconfidence and why it can affect anyone. This accessible book is filled with checklists and key insights, equipping readers with the tools to understand, identify, anticipate, and manage hubris in themselves and others, ultimately leading to improved lives and sustained success. It teaches readers to speak up when their voices are not heard, challenge the status quo, foster open and inclusive cultures, and promote positive recognition within organizations. Additionally, it addresses the removal of hubris and harassment from both workplace and personal life. While hubristic behavior has long been a concern, its prevalence appears to be growing in today's work environments. Through familiar examples highlighted in media, this book serves as a vital antidote to the hubris epidemic affecting contemporary leadership.