The recipe for effective leadership has changed, and humility is a key ingredient

The recipe for effective leadership has changed, and humility is a key ingredient
Forbes; by Jim Dunn; 8/6/24
Humility gets a bad rap in the leadership space, often seen as a sign of weakness or low self-esteem. But that’s not how I’ve learned to see it, and recent research agrees. Humility involves accurately assessing your abilities and achievements and acknowledging your mistakes and limitations. Humble leaders are open to new ideas, maintain role-based perspective with a low self-focus and appreciate the contributions of others. Luckily, there are plenty of examples of CEOs who do humility well.

• Being self-aware
• Offering recognition
• Embracing teachability