I first came across Ego Development Theory (EDT) as part of executive coaching in 2016. At that time, I thought I knew what I was doing, and that I was approaching the finish line as a business leader. Exposure to EDT quickly disabused me of that notion, and made me realise that not only did I have a very long way to go, but there was no finish line. For the first time, I had a map for my personal development, laying out what could be, and giving me a way to measure my progress. Reading about the abilities that could be achieved at the higher levels was mind-blowing; a source of inspiration, and motivation to continue to learn and improve. The biggest problem with EDT, was that it provided little explanation of how to progress between stages. The support of a coach was a big help, but not everyone has money to spend on that (though I found it fantastic value), and some might prefer to navigate the path themselves. The lack of “How to” guide is what I plan to address. This is the first in a series of articles that will describe concrete steps to help progress your ego development. Part 1 will cover what EDT is, explain why it’s useful, and provide an overview of the stages. You can find the article here - https://lnkd.in/gv2xmzF8 Additional articles will follow in the coming weeks: - Part 2: The transition from Group-Centric to Skill-Centric, and Skill-Centric to Self-determining, which is the last of conventional stages. - Part 3: The transition from Self-determining to Self-Questioning, and Self-Questioning to Self-Actualizing. - Part 4: The transition from Self-Actualizing to Construct-Aware, and Construct-Aware to Unitive. - Part 5: Important terms used in the transition guides. If you'd like someone on your team who can share the benefits of ego development with your organisation, or you'd like to progress yourself through coaching, please get in touch.
Frank Aburto
4mo
Very interesting read. It feels that there is sporadic and uneven investment in business leaders as they prepare for more senior positions. Companies would do best to invest in more structured programs rather than leaving coaching at this depth to individuals signing up for themselves.
Alex Fray
4mo
This is a fascinating read and great to see this type of content entering the business coaching arena. Many of these concepts are more familiar in philosophical or spiritual contexts but of course how we think and relate to the world around us is fundamental to how effective we can be in business. Look forward to following this series Daneel Siddiky !
Ling Li
4mo
Daneel Siddiky thanks for the read. I’m curious to see where most of people in leadership roles stand in that spectrum. I look forward to the next part of your article.
It’s hugely rewarding to see that seed I planted not just grow but flourish! I love this Daneel and the accessibility it provides to an often complicated theory. Great stuff!
Eric Mandel
3mo
Fascinating insight into EDT. It's refreshing to see a structured approach to personal growth that acknowledges there's always room for improvement.
I’m very impressed at these points–some are surprising! But all are so valuable. Thanks for writing.
Shira Mazor
5mo
Genuinely excited to follow this series. You’ve always had a good mind for growth and development, so I look forward to your insights!
Daneel Siddiky, can I say thank you for introducing me to a new concept and approach to self-development. I enjoyed the article and done some background research, and am now waiting for part 2 so I can see where this goes!
C-Suite Advisor / Capacity Builder
5moClicked through and read the article - and glad I did. It was an easy to read as summary of a powerful framework that I was not aware of. I look forward to your subsequent posts that she'd light on the "so what" that help people (who are motivated to grow) find their way to a higher functioning state.