I have really enjoyed my career in the Knowledge Industry. While it has been great, there are times when it has not been great. One of the challenges I have faced is when I present a very well thought out solution to a problem and the team chooses a different solution instead. In these situations, I have experienced a wide range of emotions from apathy to rage. Why? I have found that this is primarily due to ego. During this talk, I will share some strategies on how to prepare and navigate these situations without allowing ego to get in the way.

This talk was first delivered to Merge Conference 2025. The target audience are all Business Professionals working in the Knowledge Industry.