Humble Leadership-Humble Leadership

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The webinar on "Humble Leadership," led by Stephanie Anderson from PeopleCentric, explored the importance and characteristics of humble leadership in organizations, particularly within healthcare. Stephanie presented findings from a study on humility in leadership which surveyed over 3,500 managers globally, revealing that a significant gap exists between managers who perceive themselves as humble and employees who agree. Only 36% of employees see their managers as humble compared to 80% of managers who see themselves that way.<br /><br />Humble leadership focuses on gentle influence over authoritarian control, motivating strong performance by elevating team strengths rather than punishing weaknesses. It benefits both teams and leaders by reducing stress, improving relationships, and enhancing leadership potential. Stephanie emphasized that leadership is rooted in influence rather than authority, distinguishing between being effective leaders and mere managers.<br /><br />The session highlighted key practices for humble leadership, such as embracing vulnerability, leveraging collective intelligence, and focusing on meaningful work. Leaders should delegate meaningful tasks and recognize the contributions of their teams, fostering an environment where people feel empowered and aligned towards common goals. Anderson encouraged interactive discussions and addressed participant queries, suggesting tools like StrengthsFinder for personal development. She concluded by urging leaders to instill a culture of growth, humility, and influence within their teams.

Keywords

Humble Leadership

Stephanie Anderson

PeopleCentric

Healthcare

Leadership Study

Team Empowerment

Influence over Authority

Vulnerability in Leadership

Collective Intelligence

StrengthsFinder