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Questions Worth Asking

#16 What does humble leadership look like for you? (Part 1)

Mar 18, 2019
Legendary authors Peter and Ed Schein discuss humble leadership in their book. They explore the importance of personal connections, admitting uncertainty, and emotional connections in teams. They also highlight the significance of humility in leadership roles and the impact of culture on collaboration in the workplace.
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Quick takeaways

  • Humble leadership involves admitting what one doesn't know to foster relationships and effective problem-solving.
  • In today's work environments, building personalized connections trumps professional distance for trust, openness, and effective communication.

Deep dives

Collaboration and Humble Leadership

Retired Professor Ed Shine and his son, Peter Shine, collaborate to write the book 'Humble Leadership,' combining their experiences from decades of work. They emphasize the importance of humility in leadership, where admitting what one doesn't know fosters relationship building and effective problem-solving. Their work challenges the traditional concept of professional distance, highlighting the need for openness, trust, and deeper connections within organizations.

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