HBR IdeaCast To Get Ahead, You Need Both Ambition and Humility
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Jan 11, 2022 Amer Kaissi, a professor at Trinity University and author of "Humbitious," chats about the powerful blend of ambition and humility in leadership. He highlights how successful leaders balance these traits to foster team engagement and resilience. Kaissi shares fascinating insights into the leadership evolution of figures like Steve Jobs and addresses the unique challenges faced by female leaders. With heartwarming anecdotes from his childhood in Beirut, he illustrates how early compassion shapes effective leadership styles.
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Humility vs. Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional intelligence and humility overlap but differ significantly. Someone can be emotionally intelligent yet still be arrogant and manipulative.
Defining Ambition
- Ambition is the belief in your greatness and the potential of your team.
- It encompasses competence, confidence, and a sense of magnanimity.
Benefits of Humbition: Individual Level
- Humbitious people possess a growth mindset, believing in self-improvement.
- This leads to self-awareness, positive views of others, and openness to new information.
