Change Quote by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
““You've got to check your ego at the door, and change your goal from having the right answer to learning everything you can. Understand?””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at Harvard Business School, 2020
Success comes from humility and curiosity rather than proving oneself right.
In simple terms: Be humble, stay curious.
Key Takeaway
Swap ego for learning.
Themes
humility
learning
growth
mindset
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal development
- leadership training
- academic research
- coaching
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self-awareness
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure learning over being right?
- What habits keep ego in check?
A Different Perspective
Ego can hinder collaboration if not managed.
