ScienceDaily: Humble leaders can help make groups more effective

“The reason was that humble leaders made teachers feel more empowered to share their knowledge because they felt psychologically safe to take risks, '' said study co-author Roger Goddard, professor of educational studies at The Ohio State University.

"A little humility on the part of leaders goes a long way in helping groups be more productive and collaborative," Goddard said.

"When people feel their leader admits mistakes and is open to learning from others, everyone contributes more and makes these groups more effective."

Goddard conducted the study with Yun Qu of Beijing Normal University in China and Jinjie Zhu, a doctoral student in education at Ohio State. The study was published online recently in the journal Educational Studies.

In the United States and elsewhere, PLCs are designed to facilitate professional development through discussions in which teachers share their best practices and what they have learned through their experiences in the classroom. "Teachers can feel fairly isolated in the classroom," Goddard said. "PLCs help teachers build a sense of community and learn from each other about how to improve classroom instruction.".”

Some Insights From This Article

• Humility may be the best form of leadership. In this study it was found that leaders, in this example specifically teachers, can promote a more productive and collaborative environment when they’re willing to admit their mistakes and open to learn from their students.

What are your experiences working with a humble leader/co-worker? How can we practice humility in our workplaces?

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