Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a behavioral statistician sharing my research in leadership development. Is humility a strength or a weakness in leadership?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Martin Gutmann writes about leadership, technology, and history. (Original Caption) 6/9/1944-England- General Dwight D. Eisenhower ...

In a world where power and authority are often equated with loudness and assertiveness, the quiet strength of humility stands in stark contrast. True leadership, marked by humility, is a powerful ...

Nearly everyone has seen the clip by now. Football star Travis Kelce was captured angrily confronting his head coach, Andy Reid, during the Super Bowl. The verbal intensity of Kelce’s dissatisfaction ...

Humble leaders can ascend organizational hierarchies through informal career mentoring and building a network of loyal followers in the workplace, according to a study published in the journal Human ...

Genuine confidence can sometimes feel like a rare gem in a world filled with pride and arrogance. Interestingly, leaders in fields like the military, corporate world, education, politics, and faith ...

Humility receives very little contemporary acclaim, especially in politics, business, and industry. There are two reasons for this. The first is that there’s confusion about its nature. The second is ...

In Japan, silence indicates agreement. A smile means appreciation. And humility still underpins business etiquette. Silence is hard to comprehend globally, becoming even more challenging in a digital ...