Can-t-sleep Quote by Robert K. Greenleaf
“Ego can’t sleep. It micro-manages. It disempowers. It reduces our capability. It excels in control.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Servant Leadership, Robert K. Greenleaf, 1970
Ego disrupts rest, micromanages, disempowers, and limits ability, seeking control.
In simple terms: Ego harms productivity and empowerment.
Reduce ego to improve collaboration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace
- team projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your ego at work?
- How can you channel control positively?
Ego can also motivate self-improvement.