Home topics news Image Credit: Austin Distel on Unsplash News Small Business News Why your ego could be hurting your business Nick Bell July 28, 2021 When you think about the traits of a successful person, you think of someone who is confident, hardworking, intelligent, strategic, and someone who can generate high returns. While they might possess qualities that are great for business, just because someone is successful doesn’t make them a great leader. There is a difference between having a senior position within a company and being a great leader. For some, it may be a lack of people skills or an inability to deliver constructive feedback. For others, it may be their ego. Having an ego can not only stop you from being successful, but it can also hold your business back. Some individuals see their leadership and success tied a six-figure salary, being ‘hands-off’, and a large office separated from the workforce. For me, leading by example is a big part of how I mentor and lead my teams. I always try to show that I have their back, and for me, nothing represents this more than sitting next to them in an open-plan office and them knowing that I’m not too important to do the little things that I ask them to do daily. The power of an open-plan office All of my businesses are set up in an open plan. That way, the business leaders – including myself – can be directly involved in the