Humility or Pseudo-Humility?

Liberating leaders operate from a base of humility.

Humility is a tough concept.

I’ve detected a difference between HUMILITY and PSEUDO-HUMILITY. Since humility is an absolute essential for liberating leaders, it is important to detect genuine humility.

Humility

  • I receive compliments

  • I say “thank you”

  • I focus on expanding capacity in others

  • I am generous with coaching and compliments

  • I know the specific character & competency areas of my team because I am perceptive of where they are at.

  • I am secure enough to apologize

  • I celebrate that some of my advancements have come through the demonstration of trust and relevance.

  • I listen and ask many questions.

  • I pursue feedback about my affect on others

Psuedo-Humility

  • I deflect compliments

  • I say “Oh, well, it wasn’t me”

  • I focus on how others can help me win

  • I give occasional compliments when others are discouraged

  • I don’t really know where my team needs to grow because I am more focused on my own development

  • I am insecure enough to not admit when I have made a mistake

  • I am frustrated. I self-promote and wonder why I am not getting ahead

  • I talk to display my knowledge.

  • I am easily offended when others point out challenging areas in my life.

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