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Over the last couple of weeks I've been thinking a lot about humility. Humility is the ability to be comfortable in seeing and acknowledging yourself as a flawed human. Recognising your individual talents and shortcomings, whilst not becoming arrogant or losing self-esteem. It's important because it impacts on how we interact with people. It allows us to be more kind, influences our perception of the world and those around us.

Humility was one of the sparks that lead to my most recent blog post on "How architects can better manage what they can't control" (link below). I also wrote about humility in architecture for Parlour's Dear Good Weekend call out. I'll either publish a link to that short piece or republish on my website for those interested.

Humility also walks hand in hand with empathy, which whilst not named, was the subject of my previous useletter. You need a little humility to be empathetic. They're both central to good leadership. Yet often in short supply in our leaders.

I try to keep the useletter brief so this week I'm focusing on why we need more humility. Perhaps next time I'll discuss how we might have more humility. Let me know if you're interested in more. In that respect, if there's anything else you'd like me to write about, please feel free to email requests.

I got you

Michael

why humility?

Despite what some may think, humility is a strength, not a weakness.

Humility allows us to see other humans better, to be more compassionate and empathetic. More open to other people's opinions and beliefs. It positively impacts our relationships and connections with others.

You need humility to learn and grow. You can't learn if you're arrogant and think you know all. Humility, it follows, allows us to accept feedback, and learn to do better. Acknowledging ways in which you can improve is a growth mindset and builds self-awareness. By acknowledging the self in this way we can be comfortable in who we are as apposed to who we're not, and thereby happier and more positive.

"Humility in our leaders, moreover, fosters trust, engagement, creative strategic thinking, and generally boosts performance (Rego et al., 2017; Ou, Waldman, & Peterson, 2020; Cojuharenco & Karelaia, 2020). Humility is also related to a general increase in positive emotions. Moreover, humility fosters self-forgiveness (Onody et al., 2020)." [https://positivepsychology.com/humility/]

Humility allows us to see the world more generously and profoundly. By appreciating the purpose and values of others, whilst also recognising your worth in the world.

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