help your employees develop humility

HELP YOUR EMPLOYEESDEVELOP HUMILITY

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2Help Your Employees Develop Humility

Humility is one of three virtuesof an ideal team player—an individual whose traits and work ethic contribute immensely to the success of their teams.


Humility is the most sensitive of the three virtues. Cultivating this virtue is often nuanced because the source of a lack of humility is always related—in some way—to insecurity.


Managers can help an employee develop a capacity for humility by encouraging them to get to the root cause of their insecurity and play the part of a humble colleague.

GET TO THE ROOT CAUSE


Figuring out the general cause of someone’s insecurity can help put him or her more at ease and open the door to future conversations.



Personality profi les like Myers-Briggs or DISC can help increase self-awareness.


PLAY THE PART


When people simply act humble—ask questions, compliment others, be good listeners—they can experience the benefi ts of humility and even an uptick in their own happiness.

PLAY THE PART


PLAY THE PART

Ask your employees to make a list of humble behaviors they want to emulate. Track their progress over time.


Managers can act as a coach in this process, providing immediate praise or feedback when humility is demonstrated or lacking.

PLAY THE PART


Leaders should also model humility in their own behavior, which encourages their team to do the same.

PLAY THE PART

Learn more about helping your employees develop the core virtues of an ideal team player.

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Adapted from The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues

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help your employees develop humility

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