The four types of humility. (2016)

“If you’re faking humility to manipulate others, just stop it. We’d rather deal with your hubris than your falsity.

Jeff DeWolf,
LinkedIn, 7 October 2016

Today’s leadership theorists tell us that effective leaders must be humble. They explain that humble leaders are more trusted, respected, easier to follow, and ultimately successful.

(But) we’ve all heard that a ‘tiger can’t change its stripes.’ If that’s true, then we’re wired a certain way…

So if we are …not naturally predisposed to humility, is there any hope for us? I think …’yes.’

I believe in four types of humility.

• Natural humility
• Humbled humility
• Contrived humility
• Intentional humility

So, which type of humble are you?

If you’re naturally humble, be thankful and focus on behaviors … that may not come as naturally to you.

If you’ve been humbled by a painful event, embrace it and remember it….

If you are faking humility to manipulate others, just stop it. Seriously, we’d rather deal with your hubris than your falsity.

Lastly, if you truly desire to become a more humble person in spite of your natural tendencies, own the challenge….

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