{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wednesdays Off","title":"Eric Kaufmann | Ego Myopia, Inner Ancestors, and the Conscious Leader - Wednesdays Off Ep. 18","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4786,"description":"What happens when brilliant leaders hit invisible walls? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, executive guide Eric Kaufmann joins Stavros Michailidis for a deep dive into the unconscious patterns that hold leaders back—especially the concept of \"egomyopia,\" or the inability to see and regulate one’s ego in real time. Together, they explore why unchecked ego, not lack of skill or strategy, is often the real barrier to growth, and how intellectual humility, self-awareness, and even grieving past identities play a role in personal and organizational transformation. Stavros opens up about his own leadership journey, while Eric shares insights from decades of coaching executives and teams. Discover how naming your patterns, embracing change, and cultivating conscious leadership can unlock new levels of impact.\nEpisode Timeline:\n[00:54] Introduction to Eric Kaufmann and the concept of egomyopia.\n[04:53] Eric discusses his role as an executive guide and the importance of team dynamics.\n[07:17] The shift in power from traditional roles to business executives.\n[09:20] The influence of entrepreneurs compared to artists.\n[13:36] The need to be right and its impact on organizations.\n[17:03] Intellectual humility and self-identity.\n[21:05] Grieving past identities and the concept of inner ancestors.\n[25:23] The practice of naming emotions and transitions.\n[34:33] Stavros's exploration of language and grammar.\n[37:15] The three needs of the ego: to be right, liked, and have might.\n[45:08] Stavros reflects on his own need to be right.\n[51:36] Leadership and the regulation of the nervous system.\n[56:00] The role of a purpose-driven steward in leadership.\n[58:47] The importance of personal transformation for organizational change.\n[01:02:20] Overview of the Conscious Operating System Assessment.\n[01:12:26] Stavros's top activators: inner integrity, curiosity, and gratitude.\n[01:15:07] Barriers: arrogance, prejudice, and anxiousness.\n[01:20:19] The evolution of ambition...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QXCWs12cUg7giPSjkPxaFtzdqKRCzjhUCwok1dTe47E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTgx/Yzg2YWJlMGIzNTlk/ZGIwNTYzOTc1MDgw/NTgwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}