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Did you know that there’s strong evidence that leading with humility can foster a more successful, innovative, and resilient organization? Humble leadership includes the ability to consider others’ opinions, act with self-awareness, and lead from a spirit of generosity instead of narcissism. To achieve ambitious goals as the world keeps changing, we need each other more than ever. Yet it’s not always easy to develop this mindset. So what does it take to actually become a humble CEO?
In this episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of becoming humble CEO with Craig Dowden, PhD. He is an award-winning speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author of the books “Do Good to Lead Well” and his latest, “A Time to Lead,” which includes “Masterclasses” with legendary CEO Alan Mulally. Craig has been featured in Forbes, CEOWORLD, Fast Company, Financial Times, Psychology Today and other media. (read more about Craig by clicking the links in “Resources,” below)
We discuss how some of the world’s most successful CEOs are also humble leaders who build trust, inspire innovation, and achieve outstanding results. We also discuss three immediately useful ideas for how you can embrace becoming a humble CEO.
Acknowledging and accepting our own humility is not going to set us back. In fact, it’s going to propel us forward and put us in the best position to achieve the things that are most important to us.
— Craig Dowden, PhD
This week on Growth Igniters® Radio:
- Craig’s views on the value of humble leadership in the rapidly changing world
- Key “Masterclass” lessons with Alan Mulally about authentic leadership and humility
- Overcoming the challenge CEOs can face in balancing humility with decisiveness
- Three immediately useful ideas for becoming a humble CEO
Resources for This Episode
- Learn more about Craig Dowden and connect with him on LinkedIn
- Read about / order Craig’s new book, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World
- Listen to Craig’s “Do Good to Lead Well Podcast“
- Listen to our conversation with Todd Cherches: Visual Thinking… And Why CEOs Should Care About It
- Visit PamHarperSpeaks.com to find out more about Pam’s insights on game-changing leadership in her new keynote “How Growth Igniters® Lead for Tomorrow, Starting Today”
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