My best friend and I started a nonprofit together five years ago and somewhere along the way it became clear that they want their name on everything — the building, the programs, even stuff they barely worked on. I care about the mission but I'm starting to feel like I'm just helping build their personal monument and I don't know how to say that without destroying our friendship and maybe the organization.
More people experience this than they realize.
The line between meaningful contribution and ego-driven empire building has blurred, threatening both the relationship and the shared work.
“Where Are You with Legacy and ego — when legacy-building becomes narcissism?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.