Are You Humbitious Enough to Lead?

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June 17, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire. - William Penn - Are You Humbitious Enough to Lead? What is humbition? It is that particular blend of humility and ambition that drives the most successful businesspeople, and is an antidote to the arrogance that can often trip up companies and entrepreneurs. The wisest leaders are the ones "smart enough to admit that they cannot take all the credit for their success. More likely than not, what they've achieved is some combination of good fortune, great colleagueship, and the random collision of smart people and bright ideas." In this fascinating article, the co-founder of Fast Company explores the advantages and characteristics of this mode of being. He shares stories of the most humbitious leaders he's ever come across and how their approach translates into innovative practices in their companies. { read more } Be The Change Consider all the ways in which your workplace encourages collaboration and creativity amongst its employees. Brainstorm ways in which you or your team might enhance or add to this culture of collaboration. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News A 39-year-long Lesson in Forgiveness Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Time 7 Ways to Have More by Owning Less Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 The One Thing They Carried With Them The Beautiful Fragility of Language Barbara Kingsolver On How to Be Hopeful 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,735 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More