The Humility Imperative: Why the Humble Leader Wins in an Age of Ego

Book excerpt: Leaders continue to fail at an alarming rate at the highest levels of business, politics, sports, and entertainment. Many of these failures are the result of self-inflicted wounds brought on by a lack of character. Against a rising tide of narcissism and ego, humility has quietly re-emerged as the crucial leadership quality for the twenty-first century knowledge economy. Andrew Kerr, a certified expert on change management and leadership, blends powerful storytelling with the latest research to reveal how humility creates a distinct competitive advantage for individual leaders and their organizations. Learn how to: Proactively increase your personal level of humility Avoid the catastrophic humiliations that can occur when egos go unchecked Develop employees and get the most out of teams Build genuine trust with employees, peers, and business partners...