If you’ve been a member of the traditional workforce for any length of time, you’ve no doubt have come face to face with…ego. Truth is, we all have. It’s just that sometimes, it’s our own. Ego, Shayne Hughes argues, is single-handedly working sabotage our businesses every day. Shayne and I discuss this topic in depth along with his book, co-authored with Brandon Black, called Ego Free Leadership: Ending the Unconscious Habits that Hijack Your Business. I especially love how this book is structured, as it’s told from “two lively first-person perspectives.” The stories, all true, are woven quite effectively to help illustrate each of the authors’ points. If you’re looking to break some bad and unconscous leadership habits, read this now! Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Shayne and I discuss: * Our preoccupation with self-worth * The power that empathy and vulnerability can bring to the workplace * How events from our childhood impact behavioral patterns that impact the course of our life * …and plenty more! This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Shayne‘s Latest Book You can order Ego Free Leadership: Ending the Unconscious Habits that Hijack Your Business right now! Books Shayne Recommends Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Check Out These Resources Mentioned The best place to find out more about Shayne is at his website. Grab a copy of Shayne’s book. Find out more about hiring Shayne to speak to your group. Connect with Shayne on Twitter and LinkedIn.