Title: 17 Reasons Humility Will Help You Get Ahead
Headings: 17 Reasons Humility Will Help You Get Ahead
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17 Reasons Humility Will Help You Get Ahead
Forbes Coaches Council
1. It Allows You To Learn
2. It Proves You Don't Know It All
3. It Creates Endless Possibilities
4. It Magnifies Your Strengths
5. It Helps Others Connect With And Relate To You
6. It Keeps Power In Check
7. Humility Empowers Others To Lead
8. It Leads To Curiosity
9. It Allows You To Let Go Of Control
10. It Holds You Accountable
11. It Encourages Self-Reflection
12. It Shows Your Team You're 'One Of Them'
13. It Helps You Handle Change And The Unknown
14. It Shows That You See Beyond Yourself
15. It Acts As A Magnet
16. It Creates A Safe Environment In Which To Be Vulnerable
17. It Earns You Admiration And Respect

Content: Frances McIntosh , Intentional Coaching LLC
16. It Creates A Safe Environment In Which To Be Vulnerable
Humility creates a safe, inclusive atmosphere for everyone to show up as they are: imperfect people doing good work. Humility also recognizes that vulnerability is an essential ingredient to fostering strength in learning, creativity and risk. When ego is in play, risk becomes too risky. When humility is in play, trust is magnified and courage in both communication and action can thrive. - Tonyalynne Wildhaber , The Courage Practice
17. It Earns You Admiration And Respect
Let's face it, arrogance can help you rise to the top but it's also the surest way to have a mob conspire your fall. With humility, you simply get more bees with honey. People want to do business with people they like.