4 Bold Practices of Humility
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“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”—Rick Howard and Jamie Lash
Humility is self-awareness. It’s knowing your limits and knowing how to ask for help.
Ron Rubin shares 50 golden leadership lessons in Gold in Your Backyard. One in particular stands out to me: collaborate.
Humility is the heart of collaboration.
Practical Humility
Openness is willing to:
- Admit what you don’t know.
- Rely on others.
- Honor other people’s strengths.
- Learn from anyone.
Ego is narrow. But the heart of the humble is wide.
4 Bold Practices of Humility
#1 Ask for input before moving forward.
Ron Rubin built success by involving experts, not going it alone.
Seek wisdom before doing something foolish.
#2 Be the student.
Invite conversations that build trust and open doors.
Ask, “Does this conversation focus on winning or moving forward?”
Say, “I don’t know.” Ask questions that build trust. Be the student, not the expert.
#3 Give others credit—publicly.
Glory hogs destroy morale.
#4 Watch your pronouns.
Use “we,” not “I.” Say “our win,” not “my idea.” Humility shows up in the ways you talk about success.
“To build your business, hire the best minds you can find—then listen and learn as they teach and guide you.” Ron Rubin
Final Word
Simple practices. Profound impact.
Humble leaders learn fast, build strong teams, and earn lasting respect. Pride builds walls. Humility builds business.
Who do you rely on for encouragement, insight, and honest feedback?
This post is inspired by GOLD IN YOUR BACKYARD: Lessons in Life, Leadership and The Power of a Dream, by Ron Rubin. He is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader with over 50 years of transformative experience in the beverage industry, leading renowned companies like The Republic of Tea® and River Road Family Vineyards and Winery.
Ron has generously offered 20 copies of his new book for Leadership Freak readers. Leave a comment below to become eligible to win one at no obligation.
