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Anne Diana Putri on WIG talks 2026

THE ART OF READING THE ROOM (AND LEAVING YOUR EGO OUTSIDE)

I started my own consultancy thinking I’d be offering fresh perspectives to businesses. Instead, I found myself learning just as much about ego, trust, generational differences, and corporate politics. Turns out, being a good strategist isn’t always about having the best answer. Sometimes it’s about knowing when to listen.

I particularly like “The Art of Reading the Room (and Leaving Your Ego Outside)” because it ties together every experience without making the article sound like a lecture on leadership. It also gives your readers something to reflect on, rather than telling them how they should behave at work.

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