Humility at the right time
There is a truth that you need to know before you want to learn value from someone, that is humility. Others can only give you value when you are willing to listen to their point of view with an open and positive attitude. Your humility will help you go far and connect with your teammates. I agree with you that humility will be effective when you use it at the right time, at the right place.
A little curious:
How does humility help you at work? I only ask about the work aspect because humility also needs to have the right aspect.
@HealingwithMinionn
Humility helps keep me grounded!
In check.
To be constantly learning.
To see things from another perspective that I otherwise might not have considered.
To come at things from a different angle.
To know, I don't know every.
My ways are not other people's ways.
We all come from different envy, upbringings, values, cultures, ways of thinking, different experiences, so we can all offer something and learn from each other.
Humility allows for self reflection and growth!
It allows for team work.
New ideas!
And respect!
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@HealingwithMinionn I am always open to learning, and it drives me. It is also interesting how much a person can learn from another. Wisdom ought to be shared among people.
@HealingwithMinionn. Humility at work helps me stay open to feedback and different perspectives, which makes me a better team member. It allows me to admit when I don’t know something and ask for help without feeling weak, which actually helps projects move more smoothly. It also helps me build stronger relationships with colleagues because people feel respected and heard, and it makes collaboration much easier. Essentially, humility keeps me learning and growing while contributing positively to the team.
@HealingwithMinionn
You make a really great point about humility being a bridge to learning from others. In the workplace, humility allows you to acknowledge that you don’t have all the answers and that others’ perspectives are valuable. This openness can lead to better collaboration, stronger teamwork, and more innovative solutions because people feel safe sharing ideas without fear of judgment.
To answer your question: Personally, I’ve found that practicing humility at work helps me admit mistakes quickly and seek guidance when needed. Instead of seeing feedback as criticism, I view it as an opportunity to improve. It also encourages me to recognize the contributions of colleagues, which strengthens relationships and fosters mutual respect.
Humility doesn’t mean undervaluing yourself... it’s about balancing confidence with the awareness that everyone has something to offer.