Not exact matches
Researchers from the National University
of Singapore and Arizona State University looked specifically at humility in
leaders and found that
humble CEOs foster more effective, profitable teams.
The organizations that do the best job
of encouraging a culture
of mastery are the ones with
leaders humble enough to admit they don't know everything and constantly pursue growth — the ones who openly discuss the books they're reading, the classes they're taking and the areas in which they seek to better themselves.
Good
leaders accept the
humble responsibility
of finding out these things by inviting feedback and then listening.
Bottary and the podcast's co-creator Randy Cantrell spent a year interviewing a wide range
of leaders — from the CEO
of Vistage Worldwide and the founder
of Help a Reporter Out (HARO), to the publisher
of Forbes and the CEO
of Alimeter Group (full disclosure, I was
humbled to be among the nearly 50 people interviewed).
A study in the Journal
of Leadership & Organizational Studies suggests that
leaders who are
humble and critical
of their own leadership styles have the best success.
In every case we looked at, the
leader was proud
of the organization but decidedly
humble about his role within it.
A recent study from the University
of Aveiro in Portugal reveals that
humble leaders actually make their teams more creative.
He talks about a Level 5
Leader as having a shared set
of characteristics, such as being
humble, and my favorite, being able to set up their successors for success.
Staying
humble and admitting he still has the capacity to learn from other
leaders is one more way Cannon has stayed at the top
of the leadership game.
The Art
of War says that victory comes to a general — read, a business
leader — who avoids following conventional strategies and instead uses surprising tactics to unsettle a seemingly dominant opponent: David wielding his
humble slingshot against a clueless, stodgy Goliath.
I'm
humbled to be in the company
of some
of British Columbia's brightest climate and energy
leaders.
She is the antithesis
of a
humble, authentic servant
leader.
It is my
humble belief that such people need less
of their
leaders and more
of our Christ.
I would like to add that Francis is overweight and clearly does not deny his old fat body any comfort... and that the words «
humble» and «
leader of billion dollar organization» should never be in the same sentence.
Surrounding yourself with other visionaries who are fearless yet
humble in attempting to walk that often narrow path
of rightousness leading to freedom in Christ demands a
leader!
Baron Friedrich von Hügel, the great lay
leader of Roman Catholic modernism in the early years
of this century, spoke often
of the need for «a
humble sense
of creatureliness.»
He was one
of the most influential evangelical
leaders of the 20th century, but one
of the most
humble men on earth.
The
leader of this country is described as a short horn (horn meaning power) with
humble looks.
Todays» «Follow Friday» features one
of the wisest and
humblest Christian
leaders I've ever met — my friend and fellow Tennessean, Micky Jones.
Roadtown Wholesale Trading Ltd. (RTW) is a good example
of how a company can grow from
humble beginnings into a
leader in the food and beverage business, Executive Chairman Delma Maduro says.
I am constantly
humbled as well as inspired by this growing diversity and professionalism, as a consumer
of Australian organic products, and as chairman
of Australia's
leader in maintaining organic market integrity.
To Arsene I would like to tell him in a
humble way that in life if you are a
leader and if you fail to decipline your group you are creating failure and deminishment in the attitudes
of other players within the group.
Spurs produced the performance
of a lifetime to
humble league
leaders Chelsea on a night to remember at White Hart Lane.
He said the Vice President is also God fearing,
humble and a forthright Person and the type
of leader that Ghana needs.
In a statement, Molinaro said he was «incredibly
humbled» by the support
of Colety and other county
leaders.
«This students are among the best and brightest in our great borough,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. «Clubs like La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica are a great launching pad for the future
leaders of The Bronx, and I remain honored and
humbled that the school community
of the Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice chose to name their organization after me.»
«I am flattered and
humbled by the sheer volume
of calls from local elected officials, civic and community
leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat.
«I am flattered and
humbled by the sheer volume
of calls from local elected officials, civic and community
leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat,» Iannece said.
Speaking outside the Houses
of Parliament today, May said: «I am honoured and
humbled to have been chosen by the Conservative party to become its
leader...
But Labour — under most
leaders except Clement Attlee, John Smith, Mike Foot and perhaps Jim Callaghan, all self - assured men — has its own insecurities, bred
of humble backgrounds — in Tony Blair's case the knowledge
of what Fleet Street had recently done to destroy Neil Kinnock.
Speaking outside the Houses
of Parliament, she said: «I am honoured and
humbled to have been chosen by the con party to become its
leader»
In his acceptance remarks, General Buratai, thanked the Union for the award and said he was very elated and deeply
humbled to be associated with the name and virtues
of the highly revered African
leader, the late Doctor Kwameh Nkurmah Prime Minister
of Ghana as manifested in the Award and dedicated it to all the Officers and Soldiers
of the Nigerian Army for their selflessness and commitment to duties that brought about this and may other accolades.
Crowley, the chairman
of the House Democratic Caucus, said he is «
humbled» that he is being considered to lead Democrats, but said he has «nothing but the utmost respect» for the minority
leader.
«We went in with a preconceived notion
of how Jupiter worked, and I would say we have to eat some
humble pie,» says Juno mission
leader Scott Bolton, a planetary scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio.
COMVITA HERITAGE From
humble beginnings in 1974, and now with over four decades
of perfecting our beekeeping craft, we are proud to be the trusted
leader in Manuka Honey.
It was so inspiring to be able to speak with and learn from the
leaders and «elders»
of the profession, who possess so much knowledge and have truly been pioneers in our field, yet remain
humble and genuine as people.
A
humble king, a heart
of gold
leader..
On this occasion we've asked Skalfa Founder and CEO Emil Sarnogoev to share his thoughts on the
humble beginnings
of the current dating software market
leader.
Single
of course; an new to this way
of meet and great... Not bound by technology... Calm,
humble, silly; but spontaneous spirit... Down to earth; due to trials, prayers, and knowing who I am... Born
leader..
A number
of more combative
leaders have recently ascended across the nation, motivated by what they see as timid union reaction to educator - hostile policies and contracts and energized by Chicago's strike (which
humbled an imperious mayor).
Stuart (pictured right) said, «I am both
humbled and honoured to receive the Community Leadership Award from the
Leader of the Council, Cllr Mohammed Khan.
Vilson, who is a key
leader of #Educolor — a rising movement
of educators looking critically at race in education — uses hip - hop, poetry and some extremely
humbling anecdotes to describe the dramatic highs and lows
of teaching in New York City.
The most successful
leaders of the climb are curious, empathetic and
humble.
«Tim is a visionary, passionate, and
humble leader with a strong track record
of success and clear commitment to Memphis as an educator,» said ASD superintendent Chris Barbic.
We were especially
humbled last night when members
of the House
of Representatives invited our parent
leaders Jessica Garcia and Ami Lara to join them on the floor for the bill debate and final passage, as an acknowledgement
of their leadership on this issue.
Today, as
leader of Millbrook's Motoring Journalist Driver Training Course, he's working with some slightly more
humble machinery, and as this event has been generously laid - on by Vauxhall, that means an Astra, a Vectra and a Monaro, each in its VXR form.
Woof Gang Bakery franchise will grow to 43 stores by the end
of 2013 From the company's
humble beginnings as a small dog treat bakery and boutique, Woof Gang Bakery has become a
leader in the pet industry.
To the past honorees, however, among whom I feel especially
humbled and privileged to share this honor, I'd like to thank you for your example and achievements that have enriched us all: Andrea [Barnwell Brownlee], whose ambitious and inspired curatorial work gives voice to women artists
of the African Diaspora; Jerry [Cullum], a visionary writer whose genius lies in his ability to synthesize the experience
of art with poetic complexity; Louis [Corrigan], a trailblazing community
leader whose innovative ethos and generosity has rekindled the boundless spirit
of Nexus; Lisa [Cremin], a
leader of responsible and responsive philanthropy who personifies the idiomatic true north for the arts in Atlanta; Lucinda [Bunnen], a brilliant artist and pioneering collector who established photography as an essential feature
of contemporary visual culture in our city... and at the High Museum; and Susan [Bridges], den mother to us all, whose generosity
of spirit is set off by her unshakable personal integrity.
From my
humble perspective, many
leaders of the global economy are turning a blind eye to unchecked over-consumption, unbridled overproduction and unregulated overpopulation activities
of the human species that can be seen recklessly dissipating the natural resources and dangerously degrading the environs
of our planetary home.
If Targets
of attack do respond, Followers
of Leader declare that is evidence that the charges against them have merit and celebrate their
humble Leader's ability to rile up the Targets.