Confidence, without Humility, can be dangerous!

byeasyplanning

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11 years ago

Leadership and Humility

I thought i would blog about leadership and Humility today. I think it goes hand and hand with creating a business/blog. Anyone can be a leader but we want to follow people with confidence, charisma and a strong sense of direction.

Confidence inspires, attracts, excites and ignites. We think, “they sure do seem to know what they’re doing” And yet, I have observed that confidence, without humility, can be dangerous. I have seen it significantly limit a leader’s effectiveness. They stay their course, but may miss important input. People may follow, but not with their full spirit. Truly confident leaders are secure enough to embrace and share their humility. In the long run, their humility makes them stronger.

“What the world needs now is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.”

~Oscar Levan

“Humility is how we express our delight– how we appreciate the simple pleasures and great joys. And equally, humility is how we open to life’s inconveniences and devastating tragedies. When we are humble, no experience is beneath us, no colleague is unworthy, no moment does not merit our full attention. Because we are humble, we do not pick and chose– savoring only the tasty parts of life and leaving the rest for others. We are wiling to experience the entire situation directly and work with every detail.”

I have been observing the leaders here at WA and I admire who seems to be striving for confident humility. Here’s 9 things I’m picking up. Please share your thoughts on the 10th.

9 Ways Confident Leaders Express Humility

1. Understand they don’t have all the answers– and search for more
2. Attract those who will tell the truth– and be able to hear them
3. Reflect on their own leadership– and seek out change as needed
4. Read about other approaches– and adjust
5. Seek out mentors– from all levels
6. Share more about themselves and create connections
7. Seek to learn about the people they work with– and see them as people
8. Try out new behaviors and ask for feedback
9. Take stands against the politically correct choice
10. ??? (please share your thoughts)