"In reality, a leader's humility is what helps a leader realize that he or she doesn't know everything. It is leader humility that triggers a leader to seek out expert advice, to give followers a voice in decisions, and to consult with stakeholders. It is also what causes a great leader to diminish one's own sense of self-importance and realize that the aims and goals of the organization or collective are of utmost importance."
"In short, the humble leader does not lack self-confidence but rather realizes that their confidence is an outgrowth of their passion and commitment to the cause. The leader believes that change will happen through persistence, hard work, and knowing that you are doing the right thing (and that you are the person to help get it done). The cause becomes bigger than the leader, and the leader is serving the cause."
Humble leadership combines strong self-confidence with a recognition of personal limits, prompting leaders to seek expert advice, give followers a voice, and consult stakeholders. Humility reduces self-importance and aligns leaders with organizational aims and collective goals. A meta-analysis shows humble leaders most strongly energize followers toward higher performance, with followers and team members viewing humility positively. Humility stems from passion and commitment to a cause; confident leaders who are humble persist through hard work, prioritize results, engage others in leadership, and use perspective-taking to see beyond their own views and focus on better outcomes.
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