A Humble Leader

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Humility is a vital virtue in leadership roles today. There are other qualities of leadership and many businesses could gain by hiring humble leaders into their facility. Humility is not egotistical, lazy, or dominant, it recognizes that one does not know it all and is able to make mistakes. The virtue of humility is what can transform a good leader into a great member of a successful organization. Some people may see humility as an undesired personality trait, and consider the trait to be a sign of vulnerability. There are many traits that are needed for a leader to successfully command a company and this trait is often overlooked in today’s business model. Humility can give a business an advantage in today’s competitive market, and can help the corporation enter into the global marketplace of the future. Humility can be an asset in the leadership roles of the workplace, because humility can benefit the employees, the corporation and, even be rewarding to the leader that employs the trait.
Operating duties of employment under an effective leader is what many pursue in their desired occupation. Working in an unfavorable environment can decrease productivity and stifle employees to reach their full potential. Employees that work under a humble boss are often inspired to achieve a higher understanding of the duties preformed. Managers that lead with arrogance often provoke a hostile environment, where employees often lack motivation and are discouraged from progression. A superior with an inflated-ego is harder to approach and employees form a distrust of the leader, and can create unresolved issues within the working atmosphere. It is fair to say that un-checked resentments and hostile work can lead to stress, and even serious medi...

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...he competitive market demands that employers search out new and intuitive routes to insure they are progressing in the right direction. Many employers are already benefitting by seeking humble leaders within their organizations. When a team of employees is exceeding job expectations, surpassing goals, and working to evolve the employer, they are facilitating the company’s ability to expand and compete in the competitive markets of today. Humility is crucial when considering the type of leadership within a company, and may just be what is needed to propel corporations into the global marketplace.

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