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Episode 3

Choosing Growth Over Ego

A grounded look at ego, defensiveness, humility, and the leadership that becomes possible when growth matters more than being right.

May 15, 2026 · Guest · Lory · 45 min

  • ego
  • humility
  • leadership

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Episode Summary

Ego does not always look loud. Sometimes it looks like defensiveness, over-explaining, control, or the need to be seen as right.

This episode explores the leadership shift that happens when growth becomes more important than protection.

Key Takeaways

  • How ego can show up quietly.
  • Why humility is not weakness.
  • How leaders can recover after defensiveness.
  • What growth over ego looks like in real time.

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