The Power of Humility in Leadership
To many people, the words “leader” and “humble” are not natural bedfellows. Yet once they have grasped the definition, most employees desire a humble leader, while a majority of managers believe they already are one. What appears deceptively simple is trickier than expected. Narcissism, lack of perception, and fixed mindsets, neuronal default settings are only a few of the stumbling blocks on the path to humility.
What exactly is this sought-after humility? Humility consists of four key elements: 1) Seeing one’s own strength and weaknesses and revealing them where needed for the bigger picture; 2) Appreciating others for what they are, do now and can do; 3) Being open and willing to learn; 4) Understanding ...
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