Monday, June 17, 2013 Service
"Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire. "
— William Penn

Are You Humbitious Enough to Lead?

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.

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