{"id":5175,"date":"2024-03-15T06:23:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T06:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/?p=5175"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:47:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:47:54","slug":"what-to-do-about-fragile-egos-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/what-to-do-about-fragile-egos-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do About Fragile Egos and Conflicts at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prof. VGT on the troubles with inflated egos and the conflicts that can arise out of them.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Managing workplace conflicts is a bumpy assignment for most managers and team leaders. Particularly when \u2018terror egos\u2019 are uncontrolled, managers and team leaders are caught in nasty situations. Many a time, fragile and terror egos cause great damage to organizational wellness and reputation. Perhaps it is necessary, even important, to have an ego, to rightfully stand up for oneself and guard one\u2019s self-respect. However, workplace conflicts that arise out of inflated egos seldom represent this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">An uncontrolled ego focuses on \u2018I\u2019 rather than \u2018we\u2019 \u2013 a trait that is unhelpful. When insecurities loom large, the working conditions collapse. An \u2018I want it my way attitude\u2019 disrupts creativity, affects organizational performance and lowers employee morale. A healthy ego promotes confidence and self-esteem not just for an individual but also sets the tone for the entire workplace. A workplace sans unhealthy egos will endorse complete employee participation, creativity, better performance and healthy debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>IN TEAMS<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;Workplaces today buzz with creativity and fast-paced activity; yet a standoffish attitude is prevalent in most organizations. Rubbing co-workers the wrong way impedes employee participation and performance in the long run. When people work as teams, inflated egos disrupt performance, learning and most of all the process of working together. Unchecked egos are counter-productive and erode the essence of team play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bosses-and-egos-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Bosses and egos\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" title=\"Bosses and egos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bosses-and-egos-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bosses-and-egos-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bosses-and-egos-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bosses-and-egos.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bosses and egos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>BOSSES AND EGOS<\/strong>: An extremely disturbing condition for an employee is working for a boss with an intimidating ego. Typically, these managers want things done their way and will use tactics like bullying and underhanded plans to prove their superiority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Unhealthy and unchecked egos cost the organization time, money and lead to declined performance.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Prof. VGT<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Working with a fragile ego is dangerous, as the boss constantly needs to have his ego flattered. Unhealthy and unchecked egos cost the organization time, money and lead to declined performance. Meetings prolong behind schedule because there\u2019s one person who stubbornly refuses to accept the proposal or unwise ideas put into practice because of the manager\u2019s or team leader\u2019s ego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAUSES<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone in the business world and personal life has ego. Egos are driven by the need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seek recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compete with peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defend one\u2019s actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/working-with-a-fragile-ego-is-dangerous-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Working with a fragile ego is dangerous\" class=\"wp-image-6415\" title=\"Working with a fragile ego is dangerous\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/working-with-a-fragile-ego-is-dangerous-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/working-with-a-fragile-ego-is-dangerous-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/working-with-a-fragile-ego-is-dangerous-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/working-with-a-fragile-ego-is-dangerous.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working with a fragile ego is dangerous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">All of us are driven by the above in want of fame and success. However, when behaviours are solely driven by the purpose of success and obsession for power, it needs to be checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>THE CHALLENGE<\/strong>: Handling a puffed up ego is really difficult. Nevertheless, timely interventions help alleviate the situation. Whenever employees come across such behaviours amongst their peers or superiors, they must report to the talent team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/handling-a-puffed-up-ego-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Handling a puffed up ego\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" title=\"Handling a puffed up ego\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/handling-a-puffed-up-ego-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/handling-a-puffed-up-ego-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/handling-a-puffed-up-ego-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/handling-a-puffed-up-ego.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handling a puffed up ego<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Uncontrolled display of ego will make the talent team watchful, and employees can get together to address the issue. Workplace bullies will never accept they or their behaviours can \u2018ever go wrong\u2019. So, be very tactful in dealing with these people. When the employee goes to the talent team, they must address the behaviour and its consequences on their working conditions and clarify instances or situations they have experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-70c0d545-f55b-4e99-b1d4-6f623267ae80\">When it comes to dealing with fragile egos, handle them with care. \u2013 Prof. VGT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Arrange to have a talk with the person concerned. When talking to the bully, make sure not to exhibit weakness. Inflated egos constantly look for weaknesses in others and use them to their advantage. Be firm and consistent. Moreover, be prepared for strong denials and harsh arguments. The tip-off is \u2018don\u2019t give in\u2019; instead, stay calm and strong. When it comes to dealing with fragile egos, handle them with care. An inferiority complex often prompts unreasonable behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Have a talk outside office. Involve the talent team or better still counseling measures to help overcome complexes. Include fun activities and games that bring out the spirit of individuals without the feeling of \u2018who is better\u2019. The intent must be clear for the employees: competition in workplaces is aimed at bringing out the best, not the worst, in each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">An unhealthy ego disrupts the work environment and causes productivity losses. So managers, team leaders and talent personnel in the organization should be alert to signs of inflated egos and deal with it appropriately in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof. VGT on the troubles with inflated egos and the conflicts that can arise out of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[171,125,140],"class_list":["post-5175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","tag-career","tag-psychology","tag-workplace"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dealing with Egos at Work: Managing Fragile Personalities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to navigate fragile egos in the workplace, manage conflicts, and foster a healthy environment. 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