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| Let Humility Steer Your Leader(ship)
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| Research shows that leaders who consistently demonstrate humility listen better, inspire more effective teamwork and realize greater organizational performance. Implementing these 6 suggestions will help strengthen your leadership humility. |
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As I sit looking out at the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean, I’m listening to the captain of our cruise ship responding to questions from passengers. This question-and-answer session typically occurs on the second-to-last day of the cruise, while we head north to our final destination in the Bahamas. Guests are encouraged to ask questions of the captain – from the mundane (how many coffee cups are recycled) to the more futuristic (how soon will the fleet be fully electric powered).
One question caught my attention: What are the attributes you seek in selecting your top officers for the ship? While this captain, working within a large cruise line, doesn’t have the final say on who sails with him, he does have influence on the composition of his team.
While I expected mention of specific nautical knowledge/skills or team leadership as his initial go-to response, he spoke passionately about the need for humility within his leaders. Without it, he reflected, other key traits and skills can never be fully realized.
I sat up right away as this observation matches my experience, over many years, reviewing leadership performance across a variety of companies and organizations. While it’s rarely mentioned directly, staff, board members, investors, shareholders and regulators frequently make.... (cont'd) |
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