Sean, thank for your comment. I think it's important to distinguish between a healthy, self-confident, ego that all leaders should have to keep pushing the mission forward, versus an unhealthy narcissistic, ego (hubristic pride, in the literature. See this post for reference: http://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/want-more-success-and-happiness-no-joke-science-says-avoid-pride.html), which limits a leader's capacity to relate and influence. Thanks again. :)