A survey of computer product firms published in the Journal of Management found humble leaders resulted in higher-performing teams, better collaboration and flexibility, according to www.fastcompany.com.

Millennials make up more than a third of the U.S. labor force and reportedly are partially responsible for leadership trends. Research shows they tend to adopt a “servant” type of leadership: humble, collaborative and driven by the staff’s well-being and organization’s service of the greater good. Because millennials are more inclined to leave jobs when they are not feeling fulfilled, many organizations are paying attention to the type of leadership these workers seek.

Following are seven reasons humble leaders increasingly are in demand.

1.    They do not abuse their authority. Genuinely humble leaders see themselves as coaches and mentors, always looking for ways to encourage others and bring out the best in them.
2.    They constantly look to promote others. Humble leaders understand the need for others to succeed and look for ways to expand employees’ leadership opportunities. They value skill, talent and hard work.
3.    They model and support collaboration. Heightened competition among team members results in mistrust. Humble leaders encourage and reward collaboration, increasing teamwork capabilities and trust among team members.
4.    They model integrity and trust. Humble leaders do not make promises they do not keep or build up their reputations in false ways. With them, what you see is what you get. They look for ways to help the team and the organization at every level.
5.    They support their staff. Humble leaders look for opportunities to catch their staff doing something well and let them know. When something goes wrong, they acknowledge it but focus on solutions and learning opportunities. However, they can set firm boundaries and are open about what they look for in others.
6.    They can admit their mistakes and shortcomings. Humble leaders do not feel threatened when others know more than they do. When they make mistakes, they openly admit them rather than trying to hide them.
7.    Humble leaders take responsibility when things do not work out and will give credit to others when things go well. They have a team-first mindset, always looking for ways to support and get the most from their teams.



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