The Look & Sound Of Leadership

A leader is getting pressured to stop being so prickly and gain some humility. With her coach, she explores whether it’s even possible for humility to ever be a strength. Core concepts in this episode:Humility is confidence without defensiveness.Assess yourself on the humility scale. “How do I respond to challenges?”Humble leaders are confident in their authority.Ask frequently: “How might I be wrong about this?”Humility requires active listening.Questions addressed in this episode:> Are humble leaders perceived as weak?Some people may see humble leaders as weak, but humble leaders are actually confident in their authority.> If humble leaders need confidence, will they be seen as arrogant?No, because humble leaders do not fight for dominance. They invite the opinions of others and are non-defensive when challenged.> How can I tell whether I am humble?Ask yourself, “When I am challenged, what feelings do I experience?” Leaders who respond non-defensively are high in humility.> What practices can I