Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher, 6th century BC wrote, “The reason why rivers and seas are able to be lords over a hundred mountain streams is they know how to keep below them. That is why they are able to reign over all the mountain streams. All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower than they are. Humility gives the ocean its power.” Organizations that embrace the paradoxical power of humility find that it is good business.
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“Yes” responses on questions 1-5 signal the need for more organizational humility. “No” responses on questions 6-10 signal the need for more organizational humility.
This article is adapted from Tom Reilly’s new book, The Humility Paradox (Motivation Press, 2015). It is available at www.TomReillyTraining.com or at AMAZON.