ummarizing the steps for managing your ego:
Someone disagrees, criticizes, or otherwise challenges you.
1. If you are reacting with anger or hurt, feeling threat--notice your emotional state. Observe it.
2. Clarify what you really want.
3. Acknowledge the other person(s) and ask them to tell you what they think and feel.
4. Listen and understand.
5. Get quiet and listen within. Let your intuition speak.
6. Trust your inner wisdom and take action as needed.