JJ was recently promoted to manager. Although he used to take advice from his peers, he seems no longer willing to listen to any input from them or his boss, and he is determined to run the project how he thinks best. Which personal barrier to communication is JJ exhibiting?
A) an oversized ego
B) variable skills in communicating effectively
C) a tendency to judge others' messages
D) an inability to listen with understanding
E) variation in interpreting information

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Our egos-our pride, our self-esteem, and even arrogance-are a personal barrier to communication. Egos can cause political battles, turf wars, and the passionate pursuit of power, credit, and resources.

JJ Was Recently Promoted to Manager