Title: 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: Humility is especially important for us leaders to master so that we can listen to others' ideas and counsel to make wise decisions, thus avoiding costly mistakes. - Tamiko Cuellar , Pursue Your Purpose LLC
7. Humility Empowers Others To Lead
Humility is an essential leadership trait since it creates space for others to contribute. When a leader humbly admits that they don’t have all the answers, they open the door for others to step forward and offer ideas and solutions. Humility is the essence of servant leadership, which is an approach that empowers others to act, inspires engagement, deeper teamwork and drives company innovation. - Loren Margolis , Training & Leadership Success LLC
8. It Leads To Curiosity
The importance of having humility as a leader is that it allows one to remain curious. If a leader is humble and curious, he or she will be more likely to ask questions and to truly listen to the responses of those he or she is leading. When true curiosity and listening are at the base of a culture, people feel valued and included in everything the organization is doing. - Kiran Gaind , The Connected Family
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