The Most Important Trait in the Workplace
Summary
- When making decisions, focus on what is right instead of who is right. This ensures fairness and better outcomes.
- Hire and promote people who show humility. If someone has a big ego or too much pride, they should not be part of the team.
- Admitting your weaknesses and areas where you need to grow is essential for personal and professional development.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing these lessons with simple actions:
Focus on What is Right: When making decisions, always ask yourself, "Is this the best choice for the business?" rather than worrying about who had the idea. For example, if a team member suggests a cost-saving method that’s better than yours, go with their idea. This ensures you are always focused on what benefits the business the most.
Hire for Humility: When interviewing potential hires, pay attention to how they talk about past mistakes or failures. Someone who can admit their errors and explain what they learned from them shows humility. You can ask questions like, "Tell me about a time you failed and how you handled it." This helps ensure you're bringing the right people into your team.
Admit Your Own Weaknesses: Look at your own skills and figure out areas where you need improvement. By acknowledging these areas, you can set specific goals to grow. For example, if public speaking is a weakness, you might join a local Toastmasters group to practice. This attitude not only helps you grow but sets a great example for others.
Full Transcript
how can we apply humility to how we show up as Leaders three things okay one when making a decision be concerned with what is right not who is Right second hire and promote for humility fire for ego and pride and third is in order to admit that you have deficit that's how you grow