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Why You Should Be a Humble Leader

Tavian Jean-Pierre
2 min readJan 11, 2022
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As the world becomes more individualistic, people are starting to feel more entitled. Unfortunately, this same effect is happening to our leaders, and they only seek to fulfil their own desires.

Although humility is not a trait we often associate with leadership, it is one of the most essential. Good leaders are not those who are just bold and confident. They also know when to show the right traits at the right time.

As we continue to enter times of uncertainty, here is why humble leadership will play a pivotal role in the progression of your teams and company.

The Definition of Humble Leadership

“A humble leader is one who does not see their position as something to be grasped or obtained.”

Based on this definition, humble leaders do not see themselves in a position of privilege. They see themselves as equals to their team and are willing to serve first.

How Humble Leadership Benefits Your Team

Team-First Culture

Humble leaders ensure to put their teams first. As uncertainty continues to increase in the business world with COVID-19 still…

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Tavian Jean-Pierre
Tavian Jean-Pierre

Written by Tavian Jean-Pierre

Founder of the Better Conversations Podcast | Writer of The Edge Newsletter | Thought leadership in the topics of innovation, economics, and entrepreneurship

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