Tag Archive: humility

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.

4 Bold Practices of Humility

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Ego is narrow. But the heart of the humble is wide.

Practical humility is willing to:

Admit what you don’t know.
Rely on others.
Honor other people’s strengths.
Learn from anyone.

7 Small Acts of Humility

Humility is a direction, not a destination.

Growth depends on humility.

This post explains 7 small acts of humility. For example, make a list of things you don’t know.

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How Humble Leaders Overcome Limiters

You aren’t a leader when you do it yourself.

Humble leaders expand their leadership by including people. Excluding competent people limits opportunities.

Know-it-alls think they’re always right.

Standing aloof gives permission to close your heart, ignore people, and make snap decisions.

Learn how humble leaders overcome limiters.

A New Understanding of Ferocious Humility

Pathetic synonyms for humility include shyness, reserve, and self-abasement. Humility isn’t weakness.

Humility is more than you think.

The tough side of humility is tenacity.

This post lists 5 ferocious practices of humility.

From Hubris to Intellectual Humility: Advantages for Modern Leaders

Intellectually humble leaders get better when things get harder.

Humility isn’t a feeling. It’s a way of seeing yourself.

This post explains the advantages of practicing intellectual humility.

Read this post if you want to thrive in leadership.