Great post! Your insights on balancing confidence and competence really resonate with me. I had an intern once who thought he knew everything there was to know. His overconfidence came across as arrogance, and it quickly alienated the rest of the team. Despite his self-assured attitude, it was obvious to everyone else that he didn’t have the competence to back it up. This experience reminded me how important humility is in leadership. Humility allows us to acknowledge our limitations, foster collaboration, and continue learning, which ultimately builds trust and respect within a team. Thank you for shedding light on this important balance!
Great post! Your insights on balancing confidence and competence really resonate with me. I had an intern once who thought he knew everything there was to know. His overconfidence came across as arrogance, and it quickly alienated the rest of the team. Despite his self-assured attitude, it was obvious to everyone else that he didn’t have the competence to back it up. This experience reminded me how important humility is in leadership. Humility allows us to acknowledge our limitations, foster collaboration, and continue learning, which ultimately builds trust and respect within a team. Thank you for shedding light on this important balance!
Yes! This has been my experience with people challenged in this way as well. And you're right -- humility is essential in this equation!