While a dominant personality can help you climb the corporate ladder, new research shows there is also a “humble route” to career advancement. That’s good news for leaders who naturally shy away from ...

Humble leaders can ascend organizational hierarchies through informal career mentoring and building a network of loyal followers in the workplace, according to a study published in the journal Human ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a behavioral statistician sharing my research in leadership development. Is humility a strength or a weakness in leadership?

Intellectual humility fosters open-mindedness and respectful dialogue. It involves acknowledging the limitations of our knowledge and genuinely valuing diverse perspectives. Intellectually humble ...

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

When I first wandered into the psychological research on humility a few years ago, I had no idea that I would end up on a quest to understand the psychological core of humble people. We know a great ...

Humble leadership is more than a personal virtue; it helps foster teamwork, build trust, and enhance employee well-being. It’s also an effective way to unlock employees’ leadership potential. By ...

As the executive director of a publicly listed product development and manufacturing company, I’ve spent years navigating the delicate balance between fostering innovation and making tough decisions ...

Being a great leader is about more than knowing more than everyone in the room, it’s about knowing when to lift up your employees and grant them opportunities. Humble leaders inspire their team ...