The Humility Myth

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Register for future sessions here Key Highlights The humility myth debunked: Humility is not about retreating, withdrawing, or diminishing yourself - it's an active behavior of putting others higher, not putting yourself lower Selfless self-promotion: You can still be proud and confident while expressing humility - shift from singular to inclusive pronouns, frame success around organizational impact, and highlight what you learned in the process Extend credit in the widest sphere possible: Don't just credit the most visible contributors - look for ways to shine a light on those with first, second, and tertiary connections to the work The compounding effect: What feels like a short-term cost of humility becomes a long-term reputation as someone who scales impact and cultivates excellence in others - it bounces back and reflects on you AI amplifies the need for humility: As AI democratizes capability and knowledge, what differentiates leaders will increasingly be uniquely human qualities - those who acknowledge AI's capabilities while shining a light on others' unique human contributions will stand out Notable Quotes "Humility is not thinking less of yourself - it's thinking of…