This Week with Introspective
The definition of Humility from the Skills Discovery:
You are a humble person, never allowing yourself to be big-headed or boastful.
You prefer to give other people credit for your successes, rather than taking the credit yourself.
You recognize the role that others have played in your success.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
Who in your life deserves more credit for your success than you've given them?
Where do you find it hardest to let others take the lead — and what would it look like to let them lead?
When did recognizing someone else's role in your success actually make you feel stronger, not smaller?
Resources of the Week
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Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.
By Brené Brown
Article
The Eight Kinds of Humility That Can Help You Stay Grounded
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Humility has been lauded as a virtue in most world cultures and wisdom traditions. More recently, scientists have started to study humility, and they’re discovering its many benefits.
By Ravi Chandra
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Simon Sinek, founder of The Optimism Company, breaks down the essence of true leadership in this compelling talk about leading with humility and an infinite mindset..
By Simon Sinek
Strength Story: Laura
The Strength of Humility
For Laura, Humility meant staying open to learning, even from those with less experience. During her final trial, a young DOJ attorney she was working alongside caught a critical issue in a filing Laura had missed. Rather than brushing it off, she leaned in — giving her colleague meaningful courtroom responsibilities throughout the case. At Laura's retirement celebration, that attorney credited the experience as pivotal to her confidence.
Laura's takeaway: Humility isn't about stepping back. It's about being secure enough to recognize that everyone has something valuable to teach you.
Fact of the Week
Studies in organizational psychology suggest that humble people are often stronger collaborators, more open to feedback, and more effective learners.
Humility has also been linked to better leadership and stronger relationships.
(American Psychological Association)
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