Humility as a virtue – and a way of creating value

The idea that humility and curiosity are cousins that together create a sense of psychological safety that allows you to take risks really speaks to me. In my own practice as a coach and consultant I keep experiencing how the value I add when working with people increases when I stay curious, access my ignorance, and recognize my own Here-and-now Humility. To do that, I strive to be present and aware in the situation and to let myself be (temporary) ‘subordinate’ to create psychological safety for other. Or to see Humble Inquiry as both an art and an attitude.

References:

Edmondson, Amy (2021). When Psychological Safety & Emotional inclusion Come Together, The Emotional Inclusion Podcast

Schein, E. (2021). Humble Inquiry, Second Edition. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler