Comments on: The Necessity of Humility in Leadership http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html Intentional Leadership Sun, 27 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Todd Hash http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-115684 Todd Hash Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:35:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-115684 Thanks Michele! Thanks Michele!

]]> By: Michele Turner http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-115673 Michele Turner Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:18:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-115673 You may want to check out Humility by Andrew Murray You may want to check out Humility by Andrew Murray

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-76952 Michael Hyatt Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:20:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-76952 Amen to that! Amen to that!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-76951 Michael Hyatt Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:19:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-76951 I am not aware of any. Sorry. I am not aware of any. Sorry.

]]> By: Todd http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-76771 Todd Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:28:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-76771 I've been thinking about humility a lot lately in my personal life and challenging my own thoughts. Are there any books or audiobooks that really hit home on the subject? I’ve been thinking about humility a lot lately in my personal life and challenging my own thoughts. Are there any books or audiobooks that really hit home on the subject?

]]> By: Mary http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-76757 Mary Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:35:39 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-76757 The older I get, the more I value humility. (not to mention, the more I am forced to have!!!) The older I get, the more I value humility. (not to mention, the more I am forced to have!!!)

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]]> By: The Greatest Threat to Greatness « Shrinking the Camel http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-48334 The Greatest Threat to Greatness « Shrinking the Camel Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:29:55 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-48334 [...] Humility is a necessity in leadership. The best ways to find humility is through service. That’s why Jesus said: “You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them.  But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must become your slave.”  (Matthew 20: 25-27 New Living Translation) [...] [...] Humility is a necessity in leadership. The best ways to find humility is through service. That’s why Jesus said: “You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them.  But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must become your slave.”  (Matthew 20: 25-27 New Living Translation) [...]

]]> By: Traffic Flow on Your Communication Bridge | Progress Forge http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-47312 Traffic Flow on Your Communication Bridge | Progress Forge Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:46:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-47312 [...] this in to consideration. If you act confidently, while still remaining humble, and have a calm tone and smooth intensity in your non-verbal motions and expressions, chances are [...] [...] this in to consideration. If you act confidently, while still remaining humble, and have a calm tone and smooth intensity in your non-verbal motions and expressions, chances are [...]

]]> By: Kevin Thompson http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-43628 Kevin Thompson Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:07:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-43628 This post reminds me of Gladwell's book "Blink." It was a great book. This post reminds me that our government too confident in its abilities to solve all of our problems. WIth its narrow focus, its failing to see the bigger picture. Humility is a scarce resource these days. What do I do to remain humble? I run my practice and compete in the marketplace daily. I force myself to learn from mistakes, adapt, make adjustments and advance. Leaders need to remain "in the game" to maintain their humility. Brett Favre set the record record for most TDs thrown in a career. He also owns the record for most interceptions. And he's a humble guy. My recent post <a href="http://www.theadvocategroup.net/monavie-vs-xowii-et-al/" target="_blank">MonaVie vs. XOWii, et al</a> This post reminds me of Gladwell's book "Blink." It was a great book. This post reminds me that our government too confident in its abilities to solve all of our problems. WIth its narrow focus, its failing to see the bigger picture. Humility is a scarce resource these days. What do I do to remain humble? I run my practice and compete in the marketplace daily. I force myself to learn from mistakes, adapt, make adjustments and advance. Leaders need to remain "in the game" to maintain their humility. Brett Favre set the record record for most TDs thrown in a career. He also owns the record for most interceptions. And he's a humble guy.
My recent post MonaVie vs. XOWii, et al

]]> By: The Necessity of Humility in Leadership | Leading & Learning http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-39374 The Necessity of Humility in Leadership | Leading & Learning Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:41:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-39374 [...] View commentsComments (No Ratings Yet)  Loading ... [...] [...] View commentsComments (No Ratings Yet)  Loading … [...]

]]> By: Gaining Confidence by Making Mistakes | BradFarris.com http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-38549 Gaining Confidence by Making Mistakes | BradFarris.com Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:50:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-38549 [...] it doesn’t produce better decisions. Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers had a nice write up of this idea in his [...] [...] it doesn’t produce better decisions. Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers had a nice write up of this idea in his [...]

]]> By: Two Needed Virtues for Career Development: Humility and Ambition | The Integrated Life Channel http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-38008 Two Needed Virtues for Career Development: Humility and Ambition | The Integrated Life Channel Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:35:03 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-38008 [...] chapter on humility in my devotional book, By Way of Grace by Paula Hustonand then stumbled on Michael Hyatt’s post on humility based on the Catalyst conference in [...] [...] chapter on humility in my devotional book, By Way of Grace by Paula Hustonand then stumbled on Michael Hyatt’s post on humility based on the Catalyst conference in [...]

]]> By: Michael N. Dundas » Being overconfident as a leader http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37891 Michael N. Dundas » Being overconfident as a leader Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:28:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37891 [...] A post I really enjoyed by Michael Hyatt.  In it he discusses the necessity of humility as a leader and how too much information can be a bad thing which is completely opposite of how I function. Overconfidence is “the disease of experts.” They think think they know more than they actually do know. In fact, they make mistakes precisely because they have knowledge. This is what happened on Wall Street. This is what also happened with Hooker.” Categories: Leadership and Management, Uncategorized Tags: Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Leave a comment Trackback [...] [...] A post I really enjoyed by Michael Hyatt.  In it he discusses the necessity of humility as a leader and how too much information can be a bad thing which is completely opposite of how I function. Overconfidence is “the disease of experts.” They think think they know more than they actually do know. In fact, they make mistakes precisely because they have knowledge. This is what happened on Wall Street. This is what also happened with Hooker.” Categories: Leadership and Management, Uncategorized Tags: Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Leave a comment Trackback [...]

]]> By: Dennis P http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37605 Dennis P Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:00:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37605 From what I've read, one of the keys to a successful executive is being able to make good decisions with limited information, being able to ask the right questions (which reflects an understanding of what the key issues are and what should be addressed), and being able not to know the answers, but to know who to ask. Definitely this is humility- to know that you cannot do it on your own, no matter how competent you might be. Sort of the upside down version of how the world sees it. From what I've read, one of the keys to a successful executive is being able to make good decisions with limited information, being able to ask the right questions (which reflects an understanding of what the key issues are and what should be addressed), and being able not to know the answers, but to know who to ask. Definitely this is humility- to know that you cannot do it on your own, no matter how competent you might be. Sort of the upside down version of how the world sees it.

]]> By: Why Leaders Need Humility More Than Ambition @ The Daily Saint http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37592 Why Leaders Need Humility More Than Ambition @ The Daily Saint Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:34:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37592 [...] the chapter on humility in my devotional book, By Way of Grace by Paula Huston and then stumbled on Michael Hyatt’s post on humility based on the Catalyst conference in [...] [...] the chapter on humility in my devotional book, By Way of Grace by Paula Huston and then stumbled on Michael Hyatt’s post on humility based on the Catalyst conference in [...]

]]> By: Meredith Morgan http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37566 Meredith Morgan Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:08:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37566 This is a significant and timely discussion. I wish it were taking place in the halls of our government and board rooms of our corporations. In particular I agree with Michael Gray's comment relating this to the "self esteem" movement. Feeling good about ourselves and relying what we believe to be our abilities, and thinking we are smart and well-armed with information are impediments to the humility we need to ask others for input in decision-making. This is a significant and timely discussion. I wish it were taking place in the halls of our government and board rooms of our corporations.

In particular I agree with Michael Gray's comment relating this to the "self esteem" movement. Feeling good about ourselves and relying what we believe to be our abilities, and thinking we are smart and well-armed with information are impediments to the humility we need to ask others for input in decision-making.

]]> By: @BLichtenwalner http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37515 @BLichtenwalner Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:45:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37515 Thanks Michael. Max is an inspiration and an extraordinary man who continues to serve his community. Thanks Michael. Max is an inspiration and an extraordinary man who continues to serve his community.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37513 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:02:08 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37513 I agree, Andy. As leaders, once we can lay aside the pretense of having to have all the answers, we can take our leadership—and our teams—to an entirely new level. Thanks for your comments. I agree, Andy. As leaders, once we can lay aside the pretense of having to have all the answers, we can take our leadership—and our teams—to an entirely new level. Thanks for your comments.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37512 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:01:10 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37512 I agree, Patricia. And just to build on your excellent point, I think it's important as a leader to ask a second or third question before responding. This take enormous self-discipline, and I often fail myself. But you often get at the truth by "peeling away at the onion" in this way. It also gives you some fascinating insights that you wouldn't get any other way. I agree, Patricia. And just to build on your excellent point, I think it's important as a leader to ask a second or third question before responding. This take enormous self-discipline, and I often fail myself. But you often get at the truth by "peeling away at the onion" in this way. It also gives you some fascinating insights that you wouldn't get any other way.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37511 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:58:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37511 Yes, humility, as you may remember from the book, is a characteristic of Level 4 leadership. Yes, humility, as you may remember from the book, is a characteristic of Level 4 leadership.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37510 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:58:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37510 I agree. I think we have over-dialed this. I see this in Generation Y employees who often, though not always, have an immense sense of entitlement. I agree. I think we have over-dialed this. I see this in Generation Y employees who often, though not always, have an immense sense of entitlement.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37509 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:56:40 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37509 I think this is the first step in getting your team aligned: make sure everyone feels heard. Then, as a leader, you can make the decision you need to make and people will follow. They know that the decision will not always be the one they would make. But if they feel heard, they will stay on-board. I think this is the first step in getting your team aligned: make sure everyone feels heard. Then, as a leader, you can make the decision you need to make and people will follow. They know that the decision will not always be the one they would make. But if they feel heard, they will stay on-board.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37508 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:55:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37508 Absolutely. The politicians like to blame Wall Street, but they were just as culpable. Absolutely. The politicians like to blame Wall Street, but they were just as culpable.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37507 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:54:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37507 And it just keeps getting better every year! And it just keeps getting better every year!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37506 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:54:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37506 I totally agree. A dictatorship is very efficient. It's just not usually very effective! I totally agree. A dictatorship is very efficient. It's just not usually very effective!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37505 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:45:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37505 Great reminder from Max. It is also a reminder to me to go back and read his book! Great reminder from Max. It is also a reminder to me to go back and read his book!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37504 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:44:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37504 I agree. Just because you can lead a smaller group by yourself doesn't mean you should. It's best if you can employ a team approach from the get-go. Thanks. I agree. Just because you can lead a smaller group by yourself doesn't mean you should. It's best if you can employ a team approach from the get-go. Thanks.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37503 Michael Hyatt Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:43:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37503 Yes, one big learning for me is that waiting for more information won’t affect the quality of the decision. It will increase your confidence, but this is not necessarily a good thing, as Gladwell points out. Yes, one big learning for me is that waiting for more information won’t affect the quality of the decision. It will increase your confidence, but this is not necessarily a good thing, as Gladwell points out.

]]> By: Andy http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37501 Andy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:38:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37501 Thanks for summarizing this, Michael. Gladwell is one of my favs, precisely for this type of analysis. One of the things leaders must remember is that the kind of information we can gather from those we lead is informed by a different (and extremely valuable) perspective, namely, form those on the "front lines." Pride (as opposed to humility) can often prevent leaders from seeing those they lead as a valuable source of info and perspective. Humility in leadership helps to create an atmosphere that enables useful information and perspective gathering from those who oftentimes know the product/mission best. Thanks for summarizing this, Michael. Gladwell is one of my favs, precisely for this type of analysis.

One of the things leaders must remember is that the kind of information we can gather from those we lead is informed by a different (and extremely valuable) perspective, namely, form those on the "front lines." Pride (as opposed to humility) can often prevent leaders from seeing those they lead as a valuable source of info and perspective. Humility in leadership helps to create an atmosphere that enables useful information and perspective gathering from those who oftentimes know the product/mission best.

]]> By: patriciazell http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37494 patriciazell Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:17:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37494 I would add to your first point--be gracious as you listen. I practice this a lot as I am teaching. Many students are afraid to think deeply and then share their thoughts because they are afraid of negative feedback. (And, this probably happens frequently in the business world.) By listening and responding with kindness and respect, I give my students the confidence to share what they think. I've even been known to act on their suggestions. This gives them ownership in their own education. I would add to your first point–be gracious as you listen. I practice this a lot as I am teaching. Many students are afraid to think deeply and then share their thoughts because they are afraid of negative feedback. (And, this probably happens frequently in the business world.) By listening and responding with kindness and respect, I give my students the confidence to share what they think. I've even been known to act on their suggestions. This gives them ownership in their own education.

]]> By: Catalyst Day One – Malcolm Gladwell « Unfolding Neurons http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37492 Catalyst Day One – Malcolm Gladwell « Unfolding Neurons Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:52:04 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37492 [...] Michael Hyatt,  ”The Necessity of Humility in Leadership“ [...] [...] Michael Hyatt,  ”The Necessity of Humility in Leadership“ [...]

]]> By: @jmayerik http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37484 @jmayerik Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:29:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37484 The enemy of overconfidence is dependence. To be humble as a leader, I try and recognize my dependence on God and I try and get as much advice as possible. "But if you see that the job is too big for you, that it's something only God can do, and you trust him to do it ... that is what gets you set right with God." Rom. 4:5 The Message The enemy of overconfidence is dependence. To be humble as a leader, I try and recognize my dependence on God and I try and get as much advice as possible.

"But if you see that the job is too big for you, that it's something only God can do, and you trust him to do it … that is what gets you set right with God." Rom. 4:5 The Message

]]> By: @MichaelGHolmes http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37480 @MichaelGHolmes Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:00:43 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37480 Great post Michael! It ironic I'm (finally) reading Good to Great by Jim Collins. And he talks about that exact same thing: being humble enough to create a culture of honesty. Thanks for confirming the fact that: he who is greatest among you shall be your servant Great post Michael!

It ironic I'm (finally) reading Good to Great by Jim Collins. And he talks about that exact same thing: being humble enough to create a culture of honesty.

Thanks for confirming the fact that: he who is greatest among you shall be your servant

]]> By: MichaelSGray http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37479 MichaelSGray Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:47:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37479 Though this post is directed at leaders, it also made me think of how we are educating our future leaders. The self-esteem movement in public schools teaches students that belief in yourself, no matter the outcome, is the most important thing in life. As a result, I have students whose confidence levels far outshine their ability. The problem with this is that they are oftentimes so confident that 2+2=5 that it can be difficult to convince them that they may actually be wrong. The balance of confidence and performance is very delicate. Though this post is directed at leaders, it also made me think of how we are educating our future leaders.

The self-esteem movement in public schools teaches students that belief in yourself, no matter the outcome, is the most important thing in life. As a result, I have students whose confidence levels far outshine their ability. The problem with this is that they are oftentimes so confident that 2+2=5 that it can be difficult to convince them that they may actually be wrong.

The balance of confidence and performance is very delicate.

]]> By: KarlaAkins http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37477 KarlaAkins Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:19:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37477 Our leaders in Washington need to read this post. Our leaders in Washington need to read this post.

]]> By: Ben Sternke http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37474 Ben Sternke Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:29:06 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37474 Saw this today - illustrates Gladwell's point pretty well: <a href="http://thisisindexed.com/2009/10/needles-and-haystacks-and-such/" target="_blank">http://thisisindexed.com/2009/10/needles-and-hays...</a> Saw this today – illustrates Gladwell's point pretty well:

http://thisisindexed.com/2009/10/needles-and-hays…

]]> By: Dion_Govender http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37469 Dion_Govender Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:25:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37469 Fantastic Post Micheal, I especially like point one. It's amazing the effect you can have on your people just by giving them the opportunity to be heard. Listening to your team also shows that you're secure in your calling or positon as a leader. Fantastic Post Micheal, I especially like point one. It’s amazing the effect you can have on your people just by giving them the opportunity to be heard. Listening to your team also shows that you’re secure in your calling or positon as a leader.

]]> By: Teri D. Smith http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37468 Teri D. Smith Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37468 I'm thinking there's a lot our political leaders could learn from this too. I'm thinking there's a lot our political leaders could learn from this too.

]]> By: gwagner http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37467 gwagner Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:12:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37467 excellent post. Catalyst is one of the best conferences to attend! excellent post. Catalyst is one of the best conferences to attend!

]]> By: KNicholls http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37466 KNicholls Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:45:49 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37466 What great information. Sad that many businesses believe when they get bigger it's the time to be less collaborative because "we don't need so many people involved in decisions." While someone does ultimately have to be responsible for the decisions, it doesn't pay to make them in a vacuum. What great information. Sad that many businesses believe when they get bigger it's the time to be less collaborative because "we don't need so many people involved in decisions." While someone does ultimately have to be responsible for the decisions, it doesn't pay to make them in a vacuum.

]]> By: @BLichtenwalner http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37465 @BLichtenwalner Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:30:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37465 As Max DePree wrote, "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant." Focusing on our roles as stewards and not our personal success, fame or fortune helps us remain grounded and humble. Another great post. Thanks for sharing. - Ben Lichtenwalner ServeForLeading.com As Max DePree wrote, "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant." Focusing on our roles as stewards and not our personal success, fame or fortune helps us remain grounded and humble.

Another great post. Thanks for sharing.
- Ben Lichtenwalner

ServeForLeading.com

]]> By: Jared B http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37463 Jared B Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37463 As a leader of a "small" organization (although I believe the impact is not small", I definitely push to listen to those around me. I have also recently been stepping up my number 3 for the first time, because I realize the importance of it, even when leading a group smaller than 150! Thanks for the great post and info from Catalyst, Michael! As a leader of a "small" organization (although I believe the impact is not small", I definitely push to listen to those around me. I have also recently been stepping up my number 3 for the first time, because I realize the importance of it, even when leading a group smaller than 150!

Thanks for the great post and info from Catalyst, Michael!

]]> By: Thomas Scott http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html/comment-page-1#comment-37462 Thomas Scott Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:09:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/the-absolute-necessity-of-humility-in-leadership.html#comment-37462 Great post! I find that more information often makes people pause and keeps them from making quick decisions. Momentum is critical in business and you can't get moving if you don't make decsisions. In a tough environment this is more so than ever. Great post! I find that more information often makes people pause and keeps them from making quick decisions. Momentum is critical in business and you can’t get moving if you don’t make decsisions. In a tough environment this is more so than ever.

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