Humility Is a Leadership Discipline

Early in my preparation for a senior leadership role, I hired an executive coach. During our very first session, the conversation turned to humility. My coach said something that disturbed me: Humility in positions of higher authority can be risky. She said it is often perceived as a weakness and exploited, causing leaders to fall short in qualities such as inspiring confidence.

I didn't receive that remark well.

I vigorously engaged her in a philosophical debate, but it went nowhere. Neither of us changed our views, and we agreed to disagree. As I reflected on that exchange later, I reached several realizations.

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