Jim Ferrell: How ego get’s in the way of productivity

Have you ever heard of an author not putting his own name on a book he authored? That’s exactly what Jim Ferrell did when he wrote the popular book Leadership and Self Deception. In this episode, Jim teaches us why organizational leaders must overcome ego’s and focus on others if they want to achieve true business success.

1:49 How self deception effects the creative process
5:43 Where the name Arbinger comes from
7:20 Why Jim chose not to put his name on his own book
9:17 Jim Ferrell’s from POOP to GOLD moment
18:14 How focusing on helping an executive during a pitch won Jim his first big contract

You can find links to Jim Ferrell’s LinkedIN profile, book and website below.

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Find Jim Ferrell Here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ferrell-b621b65
https://arbingerinstitute.com/Speakers/JamesFerrell.html
https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Self-Deception-Getting-Out-Box/dp/1576759776/ref=nodl_