A friend of mine had a business meeting with a client. He later shared with me his surprise when the CEO offered him a cup of coffee and then proceeded to pour and serve it to him. He said, “The CEO poured me a cup of coffee! Not his assistant, but the CEO!”
My friend was so surprised, because too often a trait that is consistently missing in today’s leaders is HUMILITY.
Leaders must be willing to get out of themselves and look at the whole instead of the part. We need leaders who can encourage people with enthusiasm, confidence and most importantly, humility.
But what does a humble leader look like?
- Does not consider himself/herself above certain tasks
- Acknowledges when someone has a better idea
- Admits when they are wrong
- Willing to serve someone else, even if they are a subordinate
- Understands that it is not about their needs and wants
- Quickly gives credit where credit is due
Can you name one leader in the public eye that has demonstrated humility?
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