In recent years there has been a lot of talk (and significant research evidence) that high-level leaders who possess “humility” are more successful than those who lack it. Indeed, leaders who are at ...

As the executive director of a publicly listed product development and manufacturing company, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate balance between fostering innovation and making tough decisions ...

In boardrooms and corner offices around the world, ego is often mistaken for strength. Assertiveness, decisiveness and confidence are prized—and rightfully so. But when confidence tips into ego, ...

The "Moral Complexity in Leadership" series of cases and teaching notes help business instructors harness the power of fiction to prepare students for the moral and ethical dilemmas they will face ...

Humility receives very little contemporary acclaim, especially in politics, business, and industry. There are two reasons for this. The first is that there’s confusion about its nature. The second is ...

Ego can distort decision-making and weaken collaboration. Admitting “I don’t have the answer” is a leadership strength, not a weakness. Humility builds trust, psychological safety and organizational ...

A Catalyst study found humility to be a “significant indicator” of altruistic leadership, after only empowerment, according to Business News Daily. 1. Contrary to its frequent association with ...

Don’t think you have all the answers? If you want to be a great leader, that’s a good thing. Get asked to describe the qualities of a great leader, and most likely — especially if you’re of my ...

Organizational psychologist and University of Pennsylvania professor Adam M. Grant ’03 discussed the importance of intellectual humility in leadership and interpersonal relationships at a Harvard ...

Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the National Student Leadership Conference in Chicago Wednesday, and stressed humility and a sense of purpose beyond the self as qualities of a good leader, ...

Leadership has never been a static concept. It shifts with culture, technology, and the needs of the people being led. But in recent years, something deeper has changed. The old image of leadership as ...

Adaptability and mission-driven culture are pivotal for startups to navigate market cycles and build long-term value. Emotional intelligence and humility are crucial leadership qualities that ...