Humble, servant-leadership is the key to overcoming the problem of the iceberg. Leaders who show true care and lack of pride will be successful in motivating others in the company. They are the ones who can break down these communication barriers and implement a managerial model that will benefit not only the individuals, but also the entire company.
7 ways to show humility in leadership
Not sure how to implement humility in your leadership position? Here are some examples of how true servant leaders show humility.
1. A humble leader doesn’t think too highly of himself/herself.
Humble leaders know that every position is important. From the highest executive to the person who takes out the trash, every member of the team is needed. True leaders understand that the value of each job, and seek to treat everyone with the kindness they deserve.
2. A humble leader admits when he/she is wrong.
Humble leaders know that they make mistakes, and when they do, they don’t try to cover it up. A leader who is humble is willing to learn from others and take responsibility for their actions.
3. A humble leader shows employees that he or she cares.
Of course, this will look different in different organizations. Executives over billion-dollar corporations obviously won’t be able to get to know each employee by name. However, in smaller organizations, learning and remembering names is an excellent way to start. When possible, showing care may mean asking employees how they’re doing, remembering details about their personal lives, or simply asking if they have any suggestions on how the business is operating.
4. A humble leader isn’t afraid to do the less glamorous jobs.
Humble leaders show that every task is important. If a floor needs to be swept or the trash needs to be taken out, they know they’re not “too good” for the job.
5. A humble leader finds joy when others succeed.
They want to invest in the members of the business and are excited when someone else is successful. Their goal (both in business and personal life) isn’t simply to make themselves look great.
6. A humble leader is confident.
Being humble doesn’t necessarily mean being insecure. In fact, humility takes confidence. You can be confident in your mission and goals and still be humble and kind.
7. A humble leader isn’t offended when he or she doesn’t get the credit.
Instead, they delight in the good of the entire company. They love to credit others when others succeed. A humble leader doesn’t need to constantly be told how great he or she is.
Practical ways to connect within a company
1. Encourage regular communication within the company.
Team meetings are a great way to do this. Make asking employees how they are doing a regular occurrence. Don’t overcomplicate it!
2. Find/create a helpful system for sharing information.
Make it easy for all levels of management to talk to one another when a problem (or a success!) comes up.
3. Respond to concerns promptly.
Help everyone to know that they are important by being a good communicator. As much as possible, be available for emails, messages, or personal meetings.
4. Get together.
Enjoy time together when you can, whether it’s monthly or only once a year. Plan an activity or event that helps everyone get to know one another and just have fun.
5. Put people first.
A business would not succeed without each member of the team. Don’t treat people as indispensable. Of course, you should want the company’s success, but remember that you should want people’s success, too!
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Oscar Quesada
Oscar Quesada is the founder of Lifedge, a digital marketing agency that helps growing businesses and Christian organizations turn marketing into measurable results. He specializes in building clear, conversion focused websites, SEO systems, and automated email campaigns that attract the right people and turn them into real leads and customers.
Over the past decade, Oscar has helped contractors, local service businesses, and ministries move from hoping their marketing works to knowing exactly what is driving calls, bookings, and revenue. His approach blends StoryBrand messaging, data driven strategy, and practical execution so marketing stays simple, focused, and profitable.
Oscar is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and a trusted advisor to organizations across West Michigan and beyond, including Christian camps, nonprofits, and service based businesses. Through Lifedge, he builds marketing systems that do not just look good but actually create growth you can track.
When he is not working with clients, Oscar is usually coaching youth soccer, building new tech tools for Lifedge, or helping leaders think more clearly about how to steward their business for long term impact.
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