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Do You Have Enough Humility to Lead?
The most effective managers put others first.
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Blessed are the humble. Increasingly, research shows that leaders who share credit and don’t seek the spotlight have better-performing teams that produce better results. That’s backed up by data from Tulsa-based Hogan Assessments, which develops personality tests to predict workplace performance. “A CEO who makes big promises, who is a narcissist, can ruin a company,” says Hogan Chief Science Officer Ryne Sherman. “The cure to all that is humility.”
Do you have enough humility to lead? Take our quiz. Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. Work quickly and respond to every statement.