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These days we’re all in uncharted territory. In the midst of the uncertainty and ambiguity, one thing is clear. The needs of employees, customers, partners, investors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders will change in many unpredictable ways. That’s where leading with humility can propel our companies forward. Staying open to everyone’s different perspectives — and what’s behind them — can foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation that can accelerate momentum for transformational growth.
Find out more. In this “Fan Favorite” episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading with humility 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 and other senior executives 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 leading with humility.
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 and other top leaders can face in balancing humility with decisiveness
- Three immediately useful ideas for leading with humility
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 her Pam’s keynote “Break Orbit: Leading for Long-Term Growth in a Short-Term World”
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