Category Archive: Humility

The Generosity Advantage

Skill can’t compensate for a stingy heart. 

Advantage grows when it’s given.

Generosity multiplies influence.

Let what comes to you flow through you.

Do you know the four foundational strengths of generosity?

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The Weakness Advantage

Weakness is an asset. 

Don’t wait until you have it all together to lead. You’re disqualified from leadership if you don’t have weaknesses.

Make the most of frailties.

Your struggle is your laboratory.

Keep reading for more insight.

The Humility Advantage

Jim Collins said, “Humble leaders look in the mirror when things go wrong and out the window when things go right.”

Arrogance advantages self over others.

Competence without humility creates dangerous capability.

Humility puts strength to work for others.

Here’s how to spot the humility advantage.

The Elimination of Humility in Leadership

Let’s dispense with the bothersome notion of humility in leadership. It’s an outdated virtue praised by philosophers, saints, and other underachievers.

It has no place in the modern pursuit of dazzling leadership.

Tip: All emerging leaders should be trained in the art of arrogance.

7 Joys of Getting Dumb

The older I get, the dumber I feel—and it’s freeing. Getting dumb might be the smartest move you make.

The joy of getting dumb is staying curious.

Get dumb in a smart way. Replace defensiveness with curiosity.

Here’s how to practice getting dumber today!

Snobs Can’t Lift People 

You can’t lift people while looking down on them. 

Snobs wear many disguises—good intentions, strong work ethic, noble achievements.

Superiority thrives on comparison—finding someone “less” to feel like “more.” 

“Better at” isn’t “better than.”

Spot the signs of snobbery.

Protect your teams from the danger.