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12 Traits of a Humble Leader

8) Humble leaders find joy when others succeed.

Have you ever been around someone who doesn’t seem happy that you won? They don’t seem pleased that you succeeded. That’s not a sign of humility. Humble leaders don’t need to be the best and love it when others succeed. They certainly want to be good, perhaps even great at what they do, but that’s different than “the best.” That gets dangerously close to the idea of superior or “better” than others.

9) Humble leaders are grateful for what they have.

Entitlement is a dangerous notion and always wanting more is a sad way to live. Gratitude is at the core of people who are content, happy and live a healthy life. There is always someone who has more than you. There is always someone who has bigger and better stuff. If that’s your goal you can’t win. Instead, being grateful for what you have brings great peace and joy and is a hallmark of humility.

10) Humble leaders don’t always need to be right.

No one is always right, so any leader who attempts to be or insists they are, is revealing, at a minimum, pride. Attempting to always be right must be exhausting, and it certainly isn’t part of God’s plan and design. Leaders make mistakes and are better together. We need each other and humble leaders know that’s true.

11) Humble leaders admit when they are wrong and take responsibility.

Since no leader is always right, that means on occasion, we’re wrong. The humble leader quickly and easily admits they’re wrong. They own the mistake or whatever the case may be and take responsibility rather than making excuses or passing the buck.

12) Humble leaders listen to others well, receive input and are willing to change.

You may have experienced a leader who seems to like to hear himself talk. Admittedly, most of us leaders talk a lot, but good leaders also listen well. In fact, the more we listen the better. That’s the only way to receive input and leads to the need to change. Humble leaders are willing to change—change their minds, change their plans etc.—because they are open to others’ ideas.

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