Just some thoughts and observations I have had lately.
Humility, I think, is essential to leadership. It is based in real confidence and inner strength. It’s self-effacing and respectful, not meek. It’s gentleness - a choice. It’s accepting people and situations as they are, and then going forward! That acceptance helps people relax and feel welcome and share. It’s such an amazing thing to see in action. When you are humble, you listen better and you think of the whole picture, while still guiding your vision forward. Humility has a spiritual dimension to it.
It feels natural, but thinking about it I find, brings a greater awareness to it and it’s in sharp focus! When you come from that space, you can really bring people together and achieve many things. Jürgen Klopp , the amazing coach of Liverpool’s soccer team, not only does this, but he makes the whole process fun! : D There’s so much energy and joy in that! It helps me and maybe this can help you too. My dad did that and a few of my friends’ dads do that too. Wonderful stuff! I am going to aim to do that more now.
My latest observation is this: Courage is at the heart of all virtue. It's the crown jewel! You need courage for everything. : D