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Humility in Leadership, with Scott Miller

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 9 a.m.

Humility in leadership\u2014Unlocking organizational success through humble leadership, collaboration, and growth. Discover the power of humility in leadership

Humility in leadership is a difficult trait to demonstrate, because many people equate showing vulnerability to showing weakness. However, humility in leadership can be a powerful part of your company culture, because it can build trust and can open the door for your employees to express their own vulnerability. Scott Miller is a 25-year associate of FranklinCovey and serves as the executive vice president of thought leadership, as well as being a bestselling author and the host of the world\u2019s largest and fastest growing podcast devoted to leadership development, On Leadership. Scott recently appeared as a guest on the Onward Nation podcast, where he discussed how showing humility in leadership can build trust, empower your employees, and become a key part of your company\u2019s culture.

What you\u2019ll learn in this episode is about\xa0humility in leadership:\xa0
  • How Scott\u2019s varied career path taught him key lessons about\xa0humility in leadership\xa0that served as the backbone of his newest bestselling book
  • Why Scott titled his book \u201cManagement Mess\u201d, and why he wanted to write a different kind of leadership book that teaches people to own their mess
  • Why Scott\u2019s eagerness to talk about his own struggles and to demonstrate vulnerability and humility are key pieces of his book
  • Why humility in leadership can be a powerful trait for any business leader, allowing you to focus on what is right rather than your desire to be right
  • Why Scott believes \u201ctrustworthy leaders declare their intent\u201d, building trust and creating clarity through their behavior
  • How to offer a genuine apology that builds trust, doesn\u2019t make excuses, and demonstrates that you recognize the mistake you\u2019ve made and what you need to do to correct it
  • Why leaders are responsible for the culture they create in their business, and how Scott defines \u201ccoaching continuously\u201d
  • Why a leader\u2019s job is to build capability in their team members, and why continuous coaching is a powerful way to show that you love your people
  • Why whether your team members stay or leave after the pandemic will be determined by how you treat them during the crisis
  • Why a great leader makes commitments they can promise and keeps the commitments they make, and why it takes courage to say no
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